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STARS IN HER EYES Urban Fiction by Keith Owens
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TELLING THE STORY WITH FLOWERS: SPOTLIGHT ON JOY BRADLEY, FLORAL INSTALLATION ARTIST
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We need Change!
BLAC thanks our freelance writers and creative contributors. They help make each issue possible.
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aid Riverview Marina operator Jason McGuire to me in a powerful conversation about what the only black-owned marina needs. McGuire of course, is a CEO of a business that is making national history just for being in existence; showing fortitude in the face of a post pandemic world with dignity and resilience while holding Detroit accountable for its mistreatment. The summer is in full swing and I’m so proud to be able to tell his story and the story of our own black Marina and how it’s being preserved. One of the many things we miss right now is the chance to feel the wind on our bodies while floating on the Detroit River. But our Marina isn’t fully ours yet and We Need Change! McGuire, of course was talking about city management but as I write this first ‘Letter from the Editor,’ as BLAC’s new Editor; I have to admit that BLAC needed change as well. These following pages and the BLAC brand movement have forced a reckoning in our offices and on issues of Black ownership and storytelling - a reckoning that is long overdue. Talk isn’t sufficient for this time, action is what we want. So I would like to share what action BLAC is taking. A new writers mentorship program started this summer with three writers and a photographer who are humbly relearning journalism sharing their own personal journeys of Photo Credit: Dedan Blackmon Photography Black excellence. One of those writers, Frenchie Davis wrote about her experience exploring the shores of Zanzibar in our travel feature; another is Cody Yarbrough who brought Chef Loving and the impact of Schoolcraft Culinary’s school on Detroit’s restaurant industry to our attention, and of course, our Discoveries section, full of Black businesses thriving and changing the financial equality to our communities. I want to thank Billy Strawter, Jr., our publisher, and the BLAC and Milo team for their large and small contributions to my onboarding and this issue all while putting their trust in me to lead the charge of change to BLAC editorial storytelling. The pages in this issue and on our digital spaces are, to me, another example that we are at a time of expressive resilience and change. The Summer of 2022 couldn’t have come soon enough.
Frenchie Davis, Writer
Jasmine Graham, Writer
Article: Zanzibar: The Black Paradise
Article: Floral Artist: Joy Bradley, Installation Artist
Frenchie Davis is a sexologist working both nationally and internationally. Amongst many projects she is excited about completing book number two,” The Five Year Marriage.” In the interim Frenchie uses her expertise in emotional intelligences and experiential learning to create city wide events to celebrate and liberate sex education. She believes in transforming classrooms into lived experiences so we can all have a healthy sexuality. You can learn more about her work
Jasmine Graham is an artistic storyteller from Detroit. A Broadcast Journalist by trade and an artist by heart she blends the two together to express impactful narratives through writing and photography. She’s a freelance writer for publications locally and nationally. Her goal is to share the beautiful complexity of the underrepresented through art.
Cody Yarbrough, Research Research for Chef Loving Story Born and raised in Detroit, Cody Yarbrough is a political writer with a love for both the city he grew up in and the people in it. In addition to writing about politics and African American issues, he enjoys underground hip hop and fantasy novels.
Here is it, our summer issue of change. P.S. If you are a budding writer or photographer/videographer interested in learning more about the BLAC Mentorship program, send an email to editor@blacDetroit.com.
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If you're an experienced writer, photographer or artist interested in working with BLAC, email your résumé and samples of your work to editor@BLACdetroit.com.
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Tayla Ashford, Make Up Make Up Artist for Summer Lips Talya Ashford is a make up artist who started in the industry 27 years ago. Starting in the Ailes of Beauty at Hudson’s department stores to owning her Prelude Beauty in 2019. Talya worked for MAC Cosmetics for 10 years including a management position. She then embarked on increasing her presence as an independent artist through establishing her brand. In 2019 Talya established the Prelude Beauty Salon, a full-service establishment housed in Ferndale Michigan where she could provide in-house services while working with a community of artists. Ashford enjoys sharing the knowledge she has acquired through her years of experience and her love of being creative and mentors several artists and teaching a make up artist course for the Michigan College of Beauty in Troy. More information on Prelude Beauty can be found here.
Monica Morgan, Photography Article: SEEN African World Festival Morgan’s lifelong passion has been, and is still, capturing the images, the journeys, the once-in-alifetime moments of others with her camera. She has documented the essence of people from all walks of life. In the doing, her own life has evolved into a series of often dramatic adventures; the stuff of fiction and fantasy. Monica Morgan has captured moments in time and history photographing events on the world-stage; world leaders, dignitaries, and heads of state; celebrities, and world citizens. Her career having spanned more than three decades, her experiences are unique and the lessons powerful. As a result, Monica Morgan -though quite humble- has a great deal to share with the world. She has messages of triumph through tragedy; information and inspiration.
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I’m Not Okay With Gray: How To Create An Extraordinary Life After 50 by Coach Michael Taylor debunks the fear-based paradigm permeating society that equates aging with physical and mental decline. I’m Not Okay With Gray: How to Create an Extraordinary Life After 50 is an inspiring resource written purposely to hopefully change people’s mindsets about getting older and empower men and women over 50 to recognize that the second half of life can be more fulfilling than the first half. The book explores topics such as embracing spirituality, health and fitness, technology, joy, financial abundance and more. Publisher: Creation Publishing Group Release Date: June 24, 2022
Overlooked by Pastor by Coach Michael Taylor debunks the fear-based paradigm permeating society that equates aging with physical and mental decline. I’m Not Okay With Gray: How to Create an Extraordinary Life After 50 is an inspiring resource written purposely to hopefully change people’s mindsets about getting older and empower men and women over 50 to recognize that the second half of life can be more fulfilling than the first half. The book explores topics such as embracing spirituality, health and fitness, technology, joy, financial abundance and more.
DREAM MY CHILD by r.h. Sin, a modern day lullaby. The New York Times bestselling poet brings his signature poetic style to children’s publishing. Sin and New Zealand illustrator Janie Secker bring dreams to life in this stunning picture book and illustrate the importance of rest. This book is inspired by family, imagination, and the exploration of sleep. With beautiful illustrations by Secker, this picture book is bound to captivate babies and toddlers as they drift into their own beautiful dreams. Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Release Date: September 2022
Publisher: Creation Publishing Group Release Date: June 24, 2022
Boys Come First by Aaron Foley. This hilarious, touching debut novel by Aaron Foley, follows three Black gay millennial men looking for love, friendship, and professional success in the Motor City. Suddenly jobless and single after a devastating layoff and a breakup with his cheating ex, advertising copywriter Dominick Gibson flees his life in Hell’s Kitchen to try and get back on track in his hometown of Detroit. Meanwhile, Dom’s best friend, Troy Clements, an idealistic teacher who never left Michigan, finds himself at odds with all the men in his life: a troubled boyfriend he’s desperate to hold onto, a perpetually dissatisfied father, and his other friend, Remy Patton. Remy, a rags-to-riches real estate agent known as “Mr. Detroit,” has his own problems — namely choosing between making it work with a long-distance lover or settling for a local Mr. Right Now who’s not quite Mr. Right. Full of unforgettable characters, Boys Come First is about the trials and tribulations of real friendship, but also about the highlights and hiccups —late nights at the wine bar, awkward Grindr hookups, workplace microaggressions, situationships, frenemies, family drama, and of course, the group chat — that define Black, gay, millennial life in today’s Detroit. Publisher: Belt Publishing Release Date: May 31 2022
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DISCOVER
tree and just as firm and unforgiving, was raised into the air in preparation for landing that perilous fourth step which would bring him within striking range. It remained poised in the air, frozen in space and time, as the father (somehow balancing all 300-plus pounds of righteous parental anger on the other oak tree) refocused his eyes from the now miraculously alert and awake only son George to his baby girl, Arielle, who regarded him with near disgust from just to his left. Her small cocoa arms were folded adult-style across her bird-like chest, covered by a lime green T-shirt that yelled NOPE across the front in large black letters. “For saying ‘ain’t’, Dad? Seriously? For saying ‘ain’t’? You say ain’t all the time!” “I don’t. And if you don’t hand over those glasses then I’ll deal with you soon as I get finished with George.” of the TV where Bugs Bunny danced, pranced, pranked and teased. But being called a thief, regardless of whether it was true, required a response. So he grunted, then raised a chubby finger into the air as if to issue an important proclamation. “I ain’t,” he said sleepily.
STARS IN HER Eyes By Keith A. Owens
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“Say ain’t one more, time, boy. Go ahead. Say it,” said his father, his eyes like twin warnings.
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ut I found them!” “Girl, gimme those glasses now. Ain’t no way you just found some glasses like those.”
“Daddy, I didn’t steal them, I swear! I found them on that bench next to the bus stop! Besides, I’m not the one who steals in this family. That’s George.” “Arielle? You do not wanna make me say this one more time. And leave your brother out of this.” Until that moment, George, who was already approaching a wobbly 200-plus pounds of chocolate brown Pillsbury Doughboy at the age of 13, was trying his best to pretend he was asleep on the living room couch in front
The children were his mission, and the mission in this stress-worn Detroit neighborhood was to raise them as proof; proof that flowers still grew from the shadows and cracks. Defiant in technicolor splendor amidst the gray ruins. His will would be done, even though George had already rolled back over onto the couch, his face mashed blissfully into the cushion, feigning deep sleep. The father, closer to 300 pounds (not wobbly), grabbed a switch from off the wall next to the kitchen table and took three earth-shattering steps toward the living room to wreak grammatical havoc on his only son (as he had done so-many-times-and-counting prior to today with no noticeable result). “Dad!” The left leg of the father, big as an oak
“Daddy you never get finished with me! You just always pick up beating me where you left off!” “Shut up, George. I’m talking to your sister.” “Daddy, your foot still up in the air. You gonna put it down?” said Arielle. “And you do say ain’t all the time. I be hearin’ you when you talkin’ to your friends on the phone. Especially when you talkin’ to Big Fred. Always talkin’ about what you did when y’all was kids on Belle Isle with those girls. How you made me and George on Belle Isle? Really? You think I don’t be listenin’, but…” “You don’t want me to put this foot down, Arielle. You do not. And I’m an adult so when I say ‘ain’t’ it’s different. If I let you reach adulthood maybe you’ll find that out. But right now you’re not in adulthood you’re in my ‘hood, so don’t get smart with me. And stop talking like you don’t know any better. Do not test me, girl.” “You made that one too easy, daddy. I don’t have to get smart ‘cause I am smart. But these glasses. Look at them, though. Look at how they shaped like stars. OK, maybe not like how real stars are shaped up in the universe and all that because I’m doing good in science and I know about that. But like how they’re shaped like, you know, regular stars.
Like that Bootsy with the big teeth and the funny hat you listen to in the car all the time. See how they keep changing colors? And how they glow? Look.” Arielle was standing directly in her father’s interrupted path, her stance a challenge, holding up the glasses towards his face with both hands, offering them for voluntary inspection and maybe a peace offering. Not surrendering them in response to her father’s demand, but as a child’s plea to be heard. Look. Slowly, the father lowered his now deweaponized left leg. There would be no dreaded fourth step. But now something had changed in his stern expression, the hardwood lines etched years deep into the nighttime blackness of his face, yielding to a softer emotion as curiosity stepped in. He leaned down, extending a heavily muscled arm led by an open hand missing two fingers. “Lemme see.” “Here.” The father took the offering gently, then stood back up and examined the strangelooking frames from all angles. He shook his head slowly. “Strangest thing. Never seen anything like these.” “Put them on, Daddy.” He regarded his daughter with one eyebrow raised, a crooked smile easing across his features like dawn. “Might make you look kinda cool,” said George, who was now perched anxiously on the edge of the sofa, paying close attention to everything with wide eyes. The father chuckled. “Yeah. They just might.” So he put them on. And then he waited. And Arielle waited. And George waited. And then the father laughed. It began as a child-like giggle, but then rolled like a tidal wave up his throat exploding into a spontaneous eruption of joy fantastic. “Children? You all need to come take another look at your city. I think just maybe we’re gonna be all right after all.” Look.
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CELEBRATE YOURSELF! TAKE THE Y 170 CHALLENGE This year — as the Y turns 170 — you could be a fitter, happier, healthier version of yourself. Learn how the YMCA can help you achieve 170 minutes of movement weekly, starting now.
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT This year — in the lead up to its 170th anniversary — YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is encouraging everyone to celebrate by committing to the Y 170 Challenge. “We’re trying to make a fun way of celebrating by getting everyone to engage in healthy movement for 170 minutes each week,” explains Helene Weir, YMCA President and CEO. “That exceeds the recommended number by the CDC, but if we get everyone in metro Detroit to have 170 minutes a week of activity, everyone will be that much healthier.” You don’t have to run a marathon to be healthy, Weir says, and she encourages every
person of every age to just go for a walk every day. “I typically ride an exercise bike every morning, and I have a habit of waking up and getting some exercise in each morning,” she says. “I like to go to the Y gym and work on the machines several times a week. And, on a beautiful day, I’ll also go for a walk.”
Take the Y 170 Challenge To sweeten the deal — and make it easy to track those minutes — YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has developed a smartphone app to log your movement. Those who participate will be entered to win prizes, including Y memberships and Y swag. But the real benefit to taking part in the Y 170 challenge is preventing chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes. And healthy movement can help you shed unwanted pounds, too. The CDC recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week, and adding an extra 20 minutes can offer even greater benefit. “We are asking people to share their stories,
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whether they walk the dog, come to the Y or park far away from the store or office. How do you 170?” asks Latitia McCree, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. You don’t have to be a member of the YMCA to participate, but if you check out all of the group fitness classes and facilities at your local YMCA, you might just be tempted to join.
Make it a habit Making healthy movement a habit is key to success, says Patrice Harold, M.D., Chief of OB/GYN at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit and YMCA Board Member. She loves to visit the Y because everyone is so generous with their compliments, she says. “The staff members always say ‘You are looking great!’ and it’s rewarding to get that encouragement. It’s very helpful,” she says. Sign up for a Zumba, aerobics or spin class to help build movement into your routine and keep doing it until it becomes a natural part of your day, Dr. Harold suggests. Book some time in your local Y pool or take advantage of their expert fitness trainers. And get your kids involved, too. “Kids want to be like us, so they follow in our footprints. My kids were not runners, but as a family we did a 5K together every few months,” she says. “Now they are adults and they are running. When they get stressed out, they go for a 30-minute run.” Keep an eye out for Dr. Harold as she challenges friends to a morning group run downtown, then adds some evening yoga to maintain balance and form — and wind down for a great night of sleep. Whatever your age or ability, 170 minutes of movement each week is an achievable goal, and your local YMCA is here to help.
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Installation Artist
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oy Bradley or Joy X Designs is living out her ancestors wildest dreams. The multifaceted wife, art designer, biopsychology neuroscienist and soon to be dietitian has dedicated herself to blending together her dream world and her reality. Bradley creates imaginative art experiences through installation artwork built with plaster, polyethylene foam, EVA foam, spray paints, airbrush paints, metal supports, construction materials, epoxy resin and whatever else she needs to bring her vision to life. From her apartment in Berrien Springs, Michigan, she uses these products to create 7 ft or taller 3-dimensional dreamy and whimsical floral designs that entice the viewer to come close to take in every detail.
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These days she spends her time creating for the international art competition, ArtPrize, that takes place this fall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize celebrates artists working in all mediums from anywhere in the world. Starting September 15th through October 2nd artists partner with venues around Grand Rapids. ArtPrize awards $450,000 directly to artists, through grants to support them and their artistry. Winners are selected by the public through their website. Bradley has known about ArtPrize since the start of her artistry in 2017. She was first commissioned by a friend who asked Bradley to decorate her wedding. While brainstorming ideas for the wedding she stumbled across giant flowers and fell in love. Most of the flowers that she adored were made across Russia. The language barrier in directional videos and instruction manuals to construct her artwork became taxing for the hands-on learner so she flew to St. Petersburg, Russia in 2018 for a 3-day giant flower master class. It was there she learned the basics of floral design. She says, “I learned the rules, so I could break them.” When she returned from Russia, she began to hone in on her skills and personal style. She creates each design in pieces and assembles as she goes with the help of a ladder. Since then has worked on countless commissions and additionally her work has been seen at Light Up Livernois, RAW Artist: Detroit, The Somerset Collection in Troy, Acronym, Norwest Gallery, The Somerset Collection in Troy, and she has also collaborated with Studio M Detroit for the 313 Heart in Parker’s Alley and more. Growing up she would create 3D paper structures made out of little tiny folded triangles that make a whole dimensional shape. She would make intricate rope bracelets. She says that now her designs are the pinnacle of that work she began in her childhood. She says, “my work is always fantastical.” Her favorite movie is Avatar as she is inspired by over the top, day dreamy genres that can take her viewer to another imaginative dimension. Her childhood books, movies and soundtracks still play through her memories which allows her to originate her designs. “Wildest Dreams” is the name of the ArtPrize creation she will submit for judging at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. She says “the piece is based on my ancestors’ wildest dreams because, I’m sure they never imagined me as a black woman doing what I do now in both the sciences and the arts.” She goes on to say, “being able to build and create big, giant pieces that are from my childhood fantasy land and for people to enjoy it and love it too. That’s something for my wildest dreams.” With the “Wildest Dreams’’ design she is hoping to encourage and remind the viewers that your reality and your dream land can coexist. The piece will be a butterfly made of flowers and vines. It took Bradley some time to realize this for herself but she says,“one thing I always want people to know is that you literally can do whatever you wanna do with your life. You have everything you need to create the world you want.”
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Zanzibar, The Black Paradise Think of the bluest waters, romantic wildlife, and indigenous foods and spices that will force you to abandon your American diet. If you’re a history buff, begin your journey in Dar Es Salaam which means Haven of Peace in Arabic or end your tour at Stone Town, Zanzibar, a beautiful Black paradise that will get everyone’s attention.
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he rediscovery of Africa is happening. Ghana has made a huge impact in welcoming its American sons and daughters back, but don’t just stop there. So many countries to explore, whether traveling with a group
or solo, make sure Tanzania is on the bucket travel list. Think of the bluest waters, romantic wildlife, and indigenous foods and spices that will force you to abandon your American diet. If you’re a history buff, begin your journey in Dar Es Salaam which means Haven of Peace in Arabic or end your tour at Stone Town, Zanzibar, a beautiful Black paradise that will get everyone’s attention.
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I highly recommend the Zanzibar Hyatt Hotel. Be sure to have a window view overlooking the Indian ocean to watch the sailboats lull you into a zone of tranquility. There’s nothing like waking up for breakfast after a great night of sleep to fresh cut coconut juice as you sit on the outdoor court with gorgeous beach views. Make sure you visit the Freddie Mercury Museum and support the local artists all within walking range of this gorgeous hotel. They make beautiful jewelry and art so bring an extra bag for all that shopping.
There is great food all around, but if it weren’t for my amazing tour guide, I might not have discovered THE ROCK. The only restaurant in the Indian Ocean. When the tide is low you can kick off your flip flops and walk across the water but sometimes the tide is a too high and you must take a small boat to get to some of the most delicious dishes. Eat on the oceanic landscape, catch the breeze and feast on the chocolate gnocchi. If you’re lucky, sometimes Masai villagers travel to greet tourists and allow them to witness their indigenous chants. It’s a sight to see!
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3 Where to make memories: Mnemba Island is where you swim with the turtles. Nothing can prepare you for this experience. Dozens of gentle large turtles await your presence in this turtle filled cenote. It’s a thrilling experience to feed and pet them and feel them all over you. Another must-have memory should include a visit to Prison Island where the oldest protected tortoises reside. I fed one who was 197 years young! We then headed to Nakupenda Beach, a secluded beach where your tour guide races against the dolphins to the most beautiful grains of sand to set up a personal canopy and food as you play and lay in the sun. Lastly, once you’ve gotten acquainted with a few of the local animal life, there are a variety of safari’s to get your heart palpitating. Lastly, if you’re a real foodie Kidichi Spice Farm is a must. In the spice tour you will discover, learn, smell, taste what mother nature truly designed for us. The secret of Africa is in this spice farm, make sure you take the tour. Thank me later! BLACdetroit.com • JUNE 2022 • BLAC 21
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ue to expectations in our society that men should always be capable and strong, many men often neglect both their physical and mental health in an attempt to seem well. However, untreated health concerns can become more serious and even life threatening. BLAC spoke with Dr. Michael Williams from St. John Health in Southfield, MI, to learn how men can start to pay closer attention to their minds and bodies and secure a healthful future for themselves.
BLAC: How often should men go to the doctor for check-ups depending on age? Dr. Williams: Men ages 22-64 should see the physician at least once every 3 years. Men 65 or older should see their physician once a year. If you smoke, have high blood pressure, heart disease or other risks for declining health your doctor may suggest you be seen more often.
BLAC: When going to the doctor as an older man (40+), what should you ask your physician to make sure that you are in good health? Dr. Williams: “After your doctor has specifically made known to you what your major medical problems are, make sure that there is evidence you are progressing well by adhering to his recommendations in order for you to minimize poor outcomes.”
BLAC: Why is it important for men to take care of their mental as well as their physical health? Dr. Williams: “Mental and physical health are intertwined. For instance a mental health problem heightens your risk of aggravating or developing heart disease. In addition, mental health problems tend to make it less likely that you are to adhere to a doctor’s recommendations and be compliant
with follow-up appointments. The onset of multiple medical problems particularly in mid life can bring on not only discouragement, but degrees of depression.”
In addition to the above, one should incorporate balance or agility exercises with stretching or flexibility, along with strength training at least 2 days weekly.”
BLAC: What are some ways that men can begin to practice better mental health habits?
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Dr. Williams: “Begin involving yourself in the lives of others in ways that make their lives better. Have hobbies outside of work particularly if possible in areas where you have natural talent. Minimize screen time once you are home for the day to pave the way for activities that allow you to unwind before bedtime. Show gratitude to others for acts of kindness they have shown you, even if they are ever so small. Reflect more on what is going well in your life, and avoid worrying about tomorrow’s unknowns.”
BLAC: What are three actions that men can incorporate into their daily lives to help them improve their health? 1.
Exercise
“The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association both recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. Examples of this would be:
Walking 2 miles in 30 minutes •
Biking 5 miles in 30 minutes
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Running 1-1/2 miles in 15 minutes
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Swimming laps for 20 minutes
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Playing volleyball for 45 minutes
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Playing basketball for 15 minuteS
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Jumping rope for 15 minutes
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Walking stairs for 15 minutes
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Diet
“Adopt the MIND diet. This is a combined dietary approach consisting of not only the Mediterranean diet but also the Dash diet which is the dietary approach to stopping hypertension. This diet not only preserves one’s cognitive function but also reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Foods to include in his diet would be beans, berries, fish, leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, other vegetables, poultry, whole grains and the equivalent of one 5 ounce glass of wine per day. If however you are not already drinking alcohol you can avoid beginning drinking alcohol. Foods to include very much less would be butter and stick margarine, cheese, fast food and fried food, pastries and sweets and less red meat.”
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Sleep
“Begin getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily which provides for better memory, capacity to concentrate and better control of one’s weight and blood pressure.”
Get more health information and find a doctor near you by visiting ascension.org/michigan or calling 866-501-DOCS (3627)
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Light Up Livernois Check out Light Up Livernois, Detroit’s premier fashion, art, and design street festival, with sponsorship from Amazon, is back and ready to shine a light on Detroit’s creative community. Held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, and presented by the Independent Business Association Detroit Community Development Corporation (IBA Detroit CDC), Light Up Livernois event takes place along Livernois Avenue between Six and Eight Mile Roads. The day’s activities include open studios, a runway fashion show, and creative art installations amid a backdrop of eateries, music, and independent businesses along Livernois Avenue’s Avenue of Fashion. In addition to showcasing Detroit’s artists, Light Up Livernois serves to attract thousands of visitors and patrons to the business, salons, restaurants, and retailers along the avenue. In addition to helping small businesses generate more than $500,000 at past events, Light Up Livernois has become the impetus for new business development in the corridor including retail, dining, and professional service firms. Additionally, brands that launched or displayed at Light Up Livernois have gone on to attract national financing and independent visual artists who display at the event have grown their profiles and visibility, creating new audiences, clients, and viable income streams for their work.
Summer in the City What is summer in Detroit without incredible summer events? Metro Detroit has loads of celebrations, festivals, anniversaries and fireworks throughout the summer. Watch as firecrackers light up the city skyline, enjoy live music, food vendors, and family fun at area festivals this summer as a the perfect time venture out to watch a live show, stroll down the river and watch a dazzling light show across many Metro Detroit locations.
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Motortown Revue’ Motown Mile Outdoor Installation on the Riverwalk Check out Light Up Livernois, Detroit’s premier fashion, art, and design street festival, with sponsorship from Amazon, is back and ready to shine a light on Detroit’s creative community. Held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, and presented by the Independent Business Association Detroit Community Development Corporation (IBA Detroit CDC), Light Up Livernois event takes place along Livernois Avenue between Six and Eight Mile Roads. The day’s activities include open studios, a runway fashion show, and creative art installations amid a backdrop of eateries, music, and independent businesses along Livernois Avenue’s Avenue
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of Fashion. In addition to showcasing Detroit’s artists, Light Up Livernois serves to attract thousands of visitors and patrons to the business, salons, restaurants, and retailers along the avenue. In addition to helping small businesses generate more than $500,000 at past events, Light Up Livernois has become the impetus for new business development in the corridor including retail, dining, and professional service firms. Additionally, brands that launched or displayed at Light Up Livernois have gone on to attract national financing and independent visual artists who display at the event have grown their profiles and visibility, creating new audiences, clients, and viable income streams for their work. BLACdetroit.com • JUNE 2022 • BLAC 31
River Blast’s Back at the Belle Isle The “River Blast 2022” is back with a series of concerts, featuring different music groups each week during the summer months June, July and August. Each concert takes place Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. at the Belle Isle State Park. Concert bands presenting free performances include: June 29: Farmington Concert Band, July 6: Motor City Brass Band, July 13: Farmington Concert Band M-1 Jazz Collective, July 20: Canton Concert Band, July 22: Downriver Community Band, August 3: Rock Bottom August 10: Warren Concert Band, August 17: Professor Vincent Chandler and the WSU Jazz Warriors, August 24: Dr Pocket, and August 31: Birmingham Concert Band.
FIREWORKS Relish in Detroit’s largest fireworks display that illuminates the city skyline. The Parade Company and Ford present the 64th Annual Fireworks along the Detroit River. his year’s theme is, “Hey Detroit! The Sky Shines for You”. This year the show will feature a celebration at Hart Plaza, with the show taking place Monday, June 27, 2022 at Hart Plaza from 9:55pm-11pm.
30th Annual “Concert of Colors” The 2022 “Concert of Colors” marks its 30th anniversary with a full music menu as it returns to the live, in-person event complemented by several live streamed events. The festival runs July 16-24, 2022 with events mainly held at outdoor stages and the Detroit Institute of Arts. As metro Detroit’s premiere free annual diversity-themed music festival, the “Concert of Colors” is a mustsee experience for anyone looking for global music at its finest. This year’s festival will feature performances by: Eternal Spirit: The Music of Alice Coltrane on July 23, 2022 at 5:00pm, Amp Fiddler Featuring Urban Art Orchestra on July 24, 2022 at 5:00pm, Unity In Diversity on July 20, 2022 at 7:30pm, Nafada: Arab Women in Hip Hop on July 23, 2022 at 2:00pm, and DhakaBaraka on July 21, 2022 at 8:00pm.
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t’s a sunny afternoon in the city and I am feeling like I need to feel the sun rays on my skin and the wind in my
hair. Growing up and living in Detroit my whole life sometimes I forget that there’s plenty of things I haven’t done, seen or experienced. My city is filled with new and old hidden gems and this Summer I am dedicated to having new experiences in the Motor City. Today, I decided that it’s time to see Detroit from a different perspective. So, my mission was a boating experience on the Detroit River.
SEEING DETROIT FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE:
A Day of River Cruising By Jasmine Graham
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My wheels hit the brick road of Michigan Avenue with a rhythmic pace as I head to the I-75 to take me to the Riverside Marina to meet with Jason McGuire and experience yachting on the Detroit River for the first time. McGuire is the President and CEO of ABC Enterprise who operates and manages Riverside Marina.
ago because he wanted to fully immerse himself into the boating world. The owner at the time told him we have no space for you, but McGuire wasn’t taking no for an answer and said he would work for free! 3 days of hard work later he was hired and the rest was history.
Riverside Marina, originally named Harbor Hill Marina, was the dream of Coleman A. Young and Portfield Wilson in the late 1980s. It is a special place because it’s one of few black owned, managed, developed and designed marinas in the world. Driving past boat after boat after boat knowing that over 90% of these boats belonged to people that looked like me was nothing short of inspiring.
Before we climbed on to his 3 bedroom 2 bathroom white 1998 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge named Life’s Antidote, he walked us down to his speed boat which was the same type of speed boat that was used in that final scene of All About The Benjamins starring Ice Cube and Mike Eppes.
We made our way over to the boat filled with excitement to feel the cool whisper breeze of the waves. We were greeted with open arms as McGuire showed us around his cabana that was equipped with a small kitchen, plants, couches and snacks. He shared with us how he came onto the marina years
McGuire extended his hand to help us hop onto Life’s Antidote. The moment my feet hit the boat I felt luxurious and fancy. We toured the inside and discovered that during the summer months McGuire and his family spend most of their time on the boat. The inside of the boat was beautiful and brown
with gold trimmings, a nice size kitchen, table with a booth couch. We stopped by the boat gas station before heading out to the water. Boating is not a poor man’s hobby. I thought paying $60 to fill up my SUV was an issue. But it took $900 to fill up Life’s Antidote. Thankfully McGuire said that the gas usually lasts for a few weeks.
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We pulled into the open water and I was reminded that regardless of how big I feel my worries and problems are, there’s nothing like the open water to remind you that the world is much bigger than a emoment. The boat has two levels, on the first level there’s a cushy bench for sitting and storage. But I wanted to have a first hand view of the sights so we climbed the stairs to the upper level. I sipped a mimosa and cheered with my guest as he drank tequila and lemonade. This time I was seeing Detroit from a different perspective. I watched as we passed by the historic Boblo boat, at least what was left of it. McGuire dropped Detroit nuggets along the ride and shared that a couple of investors were rebuilding the boat, it was a lot of wood that looked like the beginning of a sturdy structure. We saw the beginnings of a new bridge from Windsor to Detroit. The opening to each side looked finished and there was a Canada flag maple leaf sign at the top of the Windsor side and a Spirit of Detroit sign at the top of the Detroit side. We passed by many steam cargo boats from both Detroit and Windsor. We embarked on international waters and chatted about the prohibition times in the 1920s when smugglers like the Purple Gang, who made $300 million dollars a year. The Purple Gang and smuggler gangs like them would travel back and forth from Windsor to Detroit to bring liquor, beer and moonshine.
We docked at the Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge to get a bite to eat, and sat outside on the patio to enjoy the views of the vessels pulling in and out of the water parking lot. The restaurant had an amazing atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor dining. They host weddings, they have live music, and food and drinks that hit all the right spots. After McGuire paid for our lunch we hopped back onto the boat with the assistance of McGuire. Over all my first boating experience on the Detroit river was filled with history, gratitude and inspiration. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Seeing Detroit in this way has ignited a flame in myself to have my own vessel so I can continue to discover new places and faces while cruising the river.
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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY 2021 has seen both closures and openings in Detroit’s restaurant scene but everyone can agree that the demand for both healthy cuisine and a healthy atmosphere is high. The industry is feeling the strain but culinary arts is still a viable career path. In the city, diners remain excited about the opportunity to try a new meal or a quick snack. Not including fast-food, there were approximately 405 bars and restaurants within Detroit city limits as of 2020, according to the Detroit Experience Factory (DXF), an organization that tracks the growing number of bars and restaurants in downtown Detroit. OpenTable, a reservations app, has over 4,000 restaurants registered inside the Detroit area. Food is often at the center of conversations around small businesses in Detroit. “We helped 1,303 total small businesses in 2021,” says Ned Staebler, CEO of TechTown, a small business incubator program housed at Wayne State University. “While the pandemic led to the demise of numerous Detroit restaurants, including some of our favorites, a new batch of entrepreneurs is taking advantage of plentiful support programs and open restaurant spaces to spark a vibrant revival.”
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Get Creative Presented by Darralynn Hutson and research done by Cody Yarbrough
Inside the classroom at Schoolcraft College’s culinary arts program, 22 second-year students are lining plates, chopping vegetables, choosing ingredients to add to the provided recipe to make it their own. With rows upon rows of aluminum counter space, two long grills over endlessly deep stoves, it’s clear this classroom isn’t a jumble of desks; it’s a workspace for the meticulous. Instructor and certified Master Chef Brian Beland, the acting chair of Schoolcraft College’s Culinary Arts Department, walks down each aisle, leaning in and tasting, resembling Tim Gunn of Making the Cut. He’s scrutinizing, encouraging yet oftentimes pushing. Beland wants every one of his students to succeed
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because the industry is demanding that they do. “The expectations are high. When you’re in a competitive field like culinary arts, you have to deliver every day. It’s what’s expected of you. Nothing about what has happened in the past two years has changed that other than the fact that the audience of food patrons is steadily growing. The demand is high.” says chef Beland. “We, as educators, have to be invested and know what’s going on in a students personal life so you can help them plan a track of success. Because we know everyone has their own desire in life so it’s my job as a teacher and mentor to provide that pathway for them.”
Detroit could very well be going through another restaurant revival in the shared demand for both new and engaging dining experiences to ethnic specific cuisine, the city has an expansive selection of places to eat. Yet, skilled labor and the education of needed labor has been lacking; as evidenced with staffing issues from Detroit’s most posh dining establishments to the newest specialty shops in downtown. Detroit-bred Master Chef Shawn Loving has spent his adult life climbing the highest heights of culinary expertise from creating a safe space for the U.S. Men’s and women’s Olympic basketball teams, at the Summer Olympic Games to directing the next generation of students at his alma mater, Schoolcraft College as the former Department chair of Schoolcraft College’s Culinary Arts program. As the current Executive Chef at the Detroit Athletic Club, he is on the front lines and can bear witness to the disconnect. “The skill trade work that used to be prominent at least at the high school and college level locally is almost gone. The skilled trade if you wanted to become a mechanic or or learning to get in the hospitality or culinary arts, learning how to become a police officer where you had vocational [education] as your go-to for those middle school kids who needed to be off the streets and out of
trouble. It showed kids that they have options for in the 10th and 11th grade and wanted to start their careers working in a skilled trade,” says Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving. “For me, there is a disconnect there. Here in Detroit, we had GoLightly and schools like that were downsized because of lack of funding for this kind of skilled trade. Hospitality falls into this skilled trade: waitresses, dishwashers, prep cooks, wanting to become a chef or a bartender. Today those skilled tradesmen and women are looked down upon. It’s my legacy of service to this community that I’m preparing these kids for.” It costs residents {Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton and a small part of Novi} $126 per credit hour to attend the Schoolcraft Culinary Arts program. Non-residents tuition ranges between $182 to $262 per credit hour. To obtain a certificate
program, it requires between 24 to 35 credit hours, an Associate degree program can range from 61 to 65 credit hours and a Bachelor of Science degree program needs 132 credit hours to graduate. “When I came up in Detroit, I could look at individual tradesmen in the food industry and hospitality in my neighborhood and want to emulate them. The pandemic only expedited the exit from hospitality and enrollment into culinary schools so much so that African Americans Master chefs are almost nonexistent,” says Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving and Schoolcraft alum. “Most of the participants in the food industry locally have been business owners and entrepreneurs for an entire career. All of the head chefs that are leading kitchens here have been doing this for more than 20 years. They make more money than anyone who works as an executive at Ford
or GM but they don’t have the next generation to talk to or mentor to share the fact that you can really do well in the culinary arts.” That’s where the Masters and sharing of their experiences and expertise become essential. Chefs have to come from behind the stove to interact. My highschool would always have field trips to Schoolcraft College and Chef Loving, who was the department head at the time, was always there and available to us. He was always just super nice and he always talked about the culinary program. I felt like I was a shoe-in because I was already initiated and very familiar with the program from chef Loving himself,” says Dante Robinson, 21, recent graduate from the Associate Culinary program at Schoolcraft College. Once completing his associate degree, Robinson was hired to work at the Detroit Athletic Club, where Loving runs the kitchen and culinary program.
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“One thing that Schoolcraft has taught me is how to successfully run a restaurant properly; how to manage and source products, how they are received and prepared for guests. They teach us the whole culinary industry not just the food and like everything else, you get what you put into it, if you know what I’m saying,” says Darius Williams, second-year student at Schoolcraft’s Culinary Arts program. “That’s one of my goals: [To] open up my own bakery. When chef Shawn was here, I always was able to ask him questions about how the industry really worked. It really showed that he really cares about what he’s doing and he cares about us. I want to ask him more questions when I get to the point where I’m opening the bakery. Chef Loving is the only Black chef that I’ve seen in the two years that I’ve been there though.”
“Right now, every student that’s going to culinary school or that’s enrolled in a program doesn’t necessarily want to become a chef; some want to teach or own their own food empires,” believes Chef Loving. “Not everybody wants to be a line cook. So the industry must adapt and open up to individuals that don’t necessarily look like what their vision of a chef would be. My advice to new restaurants and new food business owners regarding the next generation is to embrace the individual that doesn’t want to become a line cook and become an internal teacher of your property. Show them how to embrace the culinary arts as a craft. Make schedules more flexible. Hire more part-time people to make up for full time. We, like any other industry, gotta get creative.”
INFLUENCERS INFLUENCE While there are no shortages of humans that love preparing new and exciting dishes, attracting the next generation to culinary education can be challenging without the right bait. There’s no wonder that the food industry has an issue with attracting and retaining workers, everyone wants to be the star, no one wants to do the work. “The first time I ever met chef Loving was in my cooking class in high school. He came to our class and just started talking about what it really takes to become a master in this field,” says Robinson. “It’s like anything else in the world. Once you learn the basics of cooking and what blends together and what you can personally add to each combination of dishes, then and only then, can you become a master. There are thousands of folks out there that think they know how to cook but I want to sustain myself in this industry and learning the basics from the best will help me do that.” 42 BLAC • JUNE 2022 • BLACdetroit.com
Professors like Loving and other culinary arts educators have had to become spokespeople for the trade.“When I went to high school, my parents moved us to Canton, Michigan, and our culinary teacher, Diana (Riley) Woodward was a Schoolcraft alum. We often did culinary competitions where she would take us to Schoolcraft basically once a month. She encouraged us to go to a culinary program especially if we could afford it but she always told us that the most affordable culinary program was at Schoolcraft,” says Jasmine Drake, 20, from Inkster, third-year at Schoolcraft moving into the arts culinary bachelor’s program. “Basically all of the resources that were available at all of these other worldwide culinary programs were there at Schoolcraft and they were right next door in Livonia and that we should take every advantage of it.” BLACdetroit.com • JUNE 2022 • BLAC 43
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INGREDIENTS: 1.5 frozen bananas 1 ounce of white chocolate bar 2 tblspoons fresh mint leaves Sprinkles (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1 Peel the banana skin 2 Slice banana into 1 inch chunks 3 Break chocolate bar into small pieces 4 Freeze the fruit in fridge for about 5-12 hours 5 Remove fruit from fridge and thaw for 10 minutes 6 Place fruit in the Sorbet Maker 7 Insert the feed tube and press to extract your frozen dessert 8 ...Enjoy!
Super Berry Blast Sorbet SERVING SIZE: 1 person INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup frozen raspberries 2 frozen strawberries DIRECTIONS: 1 Peel the fruit skin (if necessary) 2 Slice berries into chunks 3 Freeze the fruit in fridge for about 5-12 hours 4 Remove fruit from fridge and thaw for 10 minutes 5 Place fruit in the Sorbet Maker 6 Insert the feed tube and press to extract your frozen dessert 7 ...Enjoy!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Dream SERVING SIZE: 1 person INGREDIENTS: 11/2 frozen ripe bananas 2 tblspoons chocolate hazelnut spread (not frozen) DIRECTIONS: 1 Peel the skin of the bananas 2 Cut bananas into 1 inch pieces 3 Freeze the fruit in fridge for about 5-12 hours 4 Remove fruit from fridge and thaw for 10 minutes 5 Mix the frozen bananas with the chocolate hazelnut spread 6 Place fruit in the Sorbet Maker 7 Insert the feed tube and press to extract your frozen dessert 8 ...Enjoy!
The Refresher SERVING SIZE: 1 person INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of frozen green grapes 1 whole kiwi (peeled) 3 mint leaves 1/4 lime (peeled) DIRECTIONS: 1 Peel the kiwi skin and dice it 2 Cut grapes in half 3 Cut lime into 1/4 and peel skin 4 Freeze the fruit in fridge for about 5-12 hours 5 Remove fruit from fridge and thaw for 10 minutes 6 Place fruit in the Sorbet Maker 7 Insert the feed tube and press to extract your frozen dessert 8 ...Enjoy!
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