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PRNewswire/ -- Black History Month at The Henry Ford is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and commit to a more just future.
Focusing on this year's national theme of African Americans and labor, each weekend at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation will feature speakers, performances and tours that celebrate the many ways Black innovators, activists and entrepreneurs have influenced our culture through their hard work.
Special appearances and inspiring performances include an afternoon of creativity with Phillip Simpson, artist and founder of the Smile Brand on February 9; The TeMaTe Institute for Black Dance & Culture and the Michigan Krump Movement both on February 15; and Marygrove's Repertory and Junior Companies on February 16. Also on February 16, musicians with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Cole and Harper Randolph, will perform live in the Museum Plaza at 11:30a.m. and again at 1p.m.
New this year, is a powerful tour through Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation that reveals Black history stories embedded in artifacts in The Henry Ford's collection. Reframing History: Uncovering Black Stories is available to visitors daily at 1p.m. in the museum plaza.
This year, marks the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches, including Bloody Sunday, and the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Through the recent acquisition of the Jackson House, this history is more present in The Henry Ford's collections than ever before.
Beginning on February 22, visitors will have the opportunity to view We Shall Overcome: The 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a new Collections Spotlight featuring artifacts that explore and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This display also introduces guests to the rich story of Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson, and how they opened their doors to close friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his allies in Dallas County as a place to rest and strategize the path forward to secure voting rights for all African Americans.
For more information, please visit thf.org.
PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Pistons and Comerica Bank announced a collaboration, SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops presented by Comerica, that will showcase 28 Michigan-based small businesses during the 2024-25 NBA season beginning January 31. Participating businesses will receive the opportunity to amplify their brand to a wide audience with resources provided by the Pistons, including exposure at Little Caesars Arena and promotion through the team's website and social media channels.
SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops presented by Comerica continues to expand on both organizations' ongoing commitment to support, highlight, and elevate the small business ecosystem that remains vital in driving the Metro Detroit and statewide economy. This is the second year Comerica and the Pistons have teamed up to support small businesses.
"The Detroit Pistons SHOP313 Small Business Platform recognizes the value and importance of small businesses in our community," said Dave Sanabria, Detroit Pistons Vice President of Partnership Engagement. "Our partnership with Comerica Bank delivers unique opportunities to help small businesses grow and positively impact their own local neighborhoods and communities."
During each designated game, seven Comerica Bank small business customers will participate. Six businesses that are focused on growing direct customer engagement will be able to take advantage of the SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops area in the UWM District Market concourse to promote their brand. And one small business will receive suite access, providing them a business-to-business networking environment for clients and prospects.
All seven businesses will receive digital signage inside Little Caesars Arena and brand awareness via social media posts.
SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops presented by Comerica takes place:
Wednesday, Feb. 26 vs. Boston Celtics
Tuesday, March 11 vs. Washington Wizards
Friday, April 11 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The first seven small businesses supported by the SHOP313 Pop-Up Shops presented by Comerica, include: Dynamic Roofing (Carleton), Happy Deals LLC (Detroit), Rev'd Up Fun (Woodhaven), SkinbarVII (Detroit), Suburban Truck Driving School (Romulus), and The Alexis Company (Detroit) and NYX Cleaning Services, LLC (Ann Arbor).
"As we continue to grow and expand our small business banking services, we are committed to delivering valuable resources small businesses need to succeed and thrive," said Meghan Storey, Comerica Bank Senior Vice President and Michigan Director of Small Business Banking. "Working with the Detroit Pistons and the team's SHOP313 Small Business Platform creates new opportunities for us to assist business owners and entrepreneurs as they work to raise their visibility, viability and future success."
Celebrate Black History Month
with inspiring programs at the Henry Ford
Detroit Pistons SHOP313 pop-up shops