and empower both current and future generations. Distinguishing between general use AI and human-centered technologies is essential for advancing Black communities and developing long-term solutions.

Hood’s part of a generation born and raised in a time when Detroit’s top elected officials were Black, Black residents held both white- and blue-collar automotive jobs, and home ownership was ...

Of the 121,603 licensed architects in the United States, only 2,492 (2%) are Black. But that doesn’t mean they’re not making a huge impact on urban design. Black architects have been ...

Meet the rising stars who are redefining the screen, bringing fresh talent, and shaping the future of ... add Jharrel Jerome (born 1997) to the long list of up-and-coming Black male actors who ...

From past to present, Black women’s impact is a continuous thread in the tapestry of our history and future. The stretch between February and March always carries an extra layer of magic as we ...

Karenga created the holiday in 1966 as an opportunity for Black Americans to reaffirm their African roots and strengthen their bonds in a time of racial unrest. Born in a time of racial unrest ...

At the Institute for AfroUrbanism, Detroit native Lauren Hood focuses not on what Black communities lack, but on what makes them thrive. For decades, Black Americans have been looked at through a ...