African Beading Event with Olayami Dabls

February 21 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm EST

The North End Christian CDC invites you to join us in a hands-on celebration by crafting beautiful bracelets and necklaces using beads sourced directly from the renowned Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum. This special activity not only connects us to the artistry and deep cultural significance of African traditions but also serves as a tangible expression of Black love, unity, and pride. Come share in this moment of reflection, creativity, and solidarity as we uplift and celebrate the beauty of Blackness together.

Let’s honor our roots, celebrate our strength, and continue to embrace the love and pride that flows through our community every day.

$25 Includes beads from the MBAD Museum, wine, and appetizers.

DaCoriona Cooper

3133484690

Resource Center

9245 Goodwin
Detroit, Michigan 48211 United States
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Community Land Trusts

February 28 @ 5:30 pm 8:00 pm EST

DCCLT Community Land Trust Meeting: Protecting Our Futures Workshop

📅 Date: Thursday, March 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: [Insert Venue or Virtual Details]

Join us for the Protecting Our Futures Workshop, hosted by the Detroit Cultivator Community Land Trust (DCCLT). This engaging session will explore the history and purpose of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and how they serve as powerful tools for:

Protecting affordable housing
Preserving urban gardens and green spaces
Safeguarding historical and cultural sites

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, grower, or community advocate, this workshop will provide valuable insights on how CLTs help secure land for the long-term benefit of Detroit’s communities.

Reserve Your Spot:
📧 [email protected]
📞 313-969-6657

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how we can work together to protect our future!Protecting Our Futures Workshop

Natosha

CPB Grape-Vine io: Intro Admin

February 15 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm EST

Join NECCDC’s Natosha Tallman and Red Door Digital’s Ulysses Newkirk II for the first look into the back office functions of the North End’s new community website

We will learn how to

  • Set up accounts and access to features and services for Administrators, Editors, Contributors, and Members
  • Post to the blog (NorthEnd News)
  • Create an event (Community Calendar)
  • Enter the video chat (Grape-Vine Party Line) https://grape-vine.io/video-chat/
  • Interact in the NE BuddyPress (Social Networking Platform)
  • Review other features
Free

Natosha

Resource Center

9245 Goodwin
Detroit, Michigan 48211 United States
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313-348-4690

OAAC’s annual board meeting

is on Friday January 31st. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

In-Person Info:

Location: Detroit People Food Coop 

Address: 8324 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Virtual Info:

Google Meet joining info

Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/qob-msyx-kxg

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vno-teyn-dgg

Or dial: (US) +1 414-882-6813‬ PIN: ‪870 518 561‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qob-msyx-kxg?pin=5723312613365

Join us and learn what we have in store for 2025 and how you can be involved! You will have the opportunity to become a member or renew your membership and learn about progress that OAAC has had on its course to honor its mission of creating an art corridor on Oakland Avenue!

As Section (5.02) of the bylaws state: 

“At the annual meeting, the order of business [/agenda] shall be:

  Minutes of previous annual meeting 

  Reports of Officers 

  New Business 

  Election of Officers”

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The official business and slate can be found in following link: Annual Meeting 2025 Agenda & Slate.

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Media for Virtual Viewers:

OAAC Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/ElYozHB4tkc?si=Wn7wWxKe8EuiIurh

Presentation on Healing Walls: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1v_-2h3ixogO0mo778gbUnKyauRv_7Ihm7ccxmpmZ3qM/edit?usp=sharing Healing Festival Recap Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oLdRifsDlUjX-2emn_clZ1tosMN4B-OZ33UjTTbW0to/edit?usp=drive_link

Please RSVP for the annual meeting at [email protected] 🙂

See you soon!

-OAAC

NorthEnd Main Street

JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER

Why is Main Street So Important?

The Main Street approach is important because it brings together property owners, business owners, community leaders, and residents to work together in fostering a shared sense of pride and preserving the unique character of the community.

2024 Holiday Small Business Saturday Recap

Even with the frigid temperatures, our community came together to make Small Business Saturday a huge success. A special thank you to all the businesses that participated, and to everyone who came out to support our local business district!

Impact Report

The 2024 Impact Report is finally here! Click here to see everything that North End Main Street’s been up to this past year.

Upcoming Meeting

Join Seat Detroit on February 7th, 2025 at Sepia Coffee to hear about Build Institute’s small business support opportunities while enjoying a fresh cup of joe, compliments of Seat Detroit!

🚨 CJ has been found <3🚨

North Enders and Hamtramckans Neighbors – Your Help is Needed!

Detroit Quemasi “Dean” Hickerson is urgently searching for his daughter, Cher’Jon “CJ” Hickerson, age 31, who has serious medical needs and is missing.


🔎 LAST SEEN:
📍 Warren St., walking north on Russell St.
📆 Saturday, January 27, 2025
⏰ Between 1 PM – 4 PM

👕 WHAT SHE WAS WEARING:
- Burgundy or pink top with white writing
- Gray zip-up hoodie
- Black leggings
- Black shoes

📹 HOW YOU CAN HELP:

If you live or work in the areas mentioned below, check your security cameras for any sighting of CJ between 1 PM – 4 PM on 1/27/2025.


- Northbound & Southbound Chrysler Drive (I-75)
- E. Grand Blvd.
- North End & surrounding areas

If you have any footage, information, or have seen CJ, call/email IMMEDIATELY:

Quemasi “Dean” Hickerson: 310-927-4161
Email: [email protected]


🔔 For updates, follow Mr. Hickerson’s Facebook page “Dean Beanz”

📢 Share this alert with staff, North End residents and community leaders. Share on your social media pages!

🚨 Time is critical—let’s come together to bring CJ home safely! 🚨