Person of the Week
This week, Detroit 2020 is focusing on the arts. The Detroit Repertory Theatre has been going strong for more than five decades. The Rep casts its productions without regard to race and even gender. One of the people who started it all–back in 1957–was Bruce Millan. He’s the theatre’s Artistic/Managing Director, and Detroit 2020′s Person of the Week. The Detroit… Read more »
Twice a week he stands at the side of a family in pain. They are the mothers, sisters and loved ones of the victims of crime. Much too often the crime is murder and the family is hoping someone — anyone — will help catch the criminal. “It’s what we do,” explains John Broad, president of Crime Stoppers of Michigan… Read more »
We decided to honor two people for Detroit 2020′s Person of the Week. Frank McGhee and De Quan O’Neal were recognized at the White House as Champions of Change for their work to prevent youth violence. McGhee mentors and coaches young leaders to educate their peers about violence in Detroit. He’s the program director for the Detroit-Based Neighborhood Service… Read more »
Our Detroit 2020 Person of the Week is using social media to spread the love for Detroit. The things Terry Bean does on any given day makes him a perfect candidate for our Person of the Week. But it’s what he did specifically on March 13th that really got our attention. His message on Twitter–#313dlove–trended worldwide on 3/13, which… Read more »
Giving back. It’s what the Frank Venegas, chairman of The Ideal Group in Southwest Detroit, believes in. He’s making a real difference in the lives of students. He’s Detroit 2020’s Person of the week. The Ideal Group makes and distributes things like protective barrier products and provides construction services. Not far away from Ideal is Detroit Cristo… Read more »
Our Detroit 2020 Person of the Week is someone whose name is pretty much a household word. And he has used his fame to support Detroit and its culture. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of our cultural gems but money problems threaten its future. Classical music fans, corporations and foundations have written checks. But there’s one Detroit backer who… Read more »
Ziggy Gonzalez helped create the Clark Park Coalition back in 1991 to save the Detroit gem, when it was closed due to the city’s financial crisis. Clark Park and its recreation center remain a centerpiece of the Southwest Detroit community today. Now thanks to Ziggy, who’s 81 years old, and other members of the Coalition, more than 1,200 kids take… Read more »
Angela Reyes is helping to change lives in Southwest Detroit. She founded the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation 15 years ago. The DHDC helps more than 5,000 people every year through a wide range of services, including an after-school program. Reyes says 90 percent of the students who come through their program go on to college. We’re proud to name… Read more »
When Stephanie Taylor starts her day she has no idea what she’ll face in the hours ahead. Stephanie is the Street Outreach Manager for Covenant House. And she’s our Detroit 2020 Person of the Week. Stephanie and her partner, Danny, travel around Detroit and the metropolitan area to pass out cards letting young people know about resources available to them. … Read more »
Meet the man known as Brother Joe. He’s been involved in youth and street ministry for 35 years now. Action News first introduced you to Kyle Joe Hicks one year ago…as we followed him on one of his nightly rounds. In the back of his pickup–three igloo containers filled with soup and hot chocolate. He goes to some of the… Read more »
