Inspired by the rich history embedded in Detroit’s many neighborhoods, Chase Cantrell founded Building Community Value (BCV) as a non-profit, community-based corporation dedicated to implementing and facilitating real estate development projects in underserved neighborhoods throughout the city of Detroit. Since BCV is a FREC Service Provider offering courses on small scale Read more…
This post was originally published on this site From NBA star guard of the Detroit Pistons to businessman and founder of Bing Steel, former Detroit Mayor, Dave Bing has always forged his own path toward success and now he’s teaching a generation of young Detroit-area men to do the same. Read more…
Monday marked the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and as the nation paused to celebrate the man whose voice compelled a nation to action, a powerful group of men convened in L.A. for the 4th Annual Men of Courage Forum. This past #MLKDay African American men in Read more…
In celebration of three years of progressing the narrative and economic success of African American men, Ford Motor Company presents the Fourth Annual Men of Courage Forum in Los Angeles. In 2015, former Detroit Mayor and NBA All-Star Dave Bing, along with three time GRAMMY nominated artist Big Sean, and Ford Read more…
As the new year kicks into high gear, many of us are focused on eliminating that post holiday debt and achieving those long term financial goals but, according to financial coach and community advocate Gail Perry-Mason, budgeting isn’t just for adults. It’s never too early to learn about sound money management.
If it feels like it’s getting harder to move ahead, that’s because it is. An analysis of earnings data which measured the fluidity with which people are able to move up the economic ladder over the course of their careers, shows that – statistically speaking – it’s becoming tougher and Read more…
In 2013, the Ford Motor Company Fund invested $10 million in Southwest Detroit, transforming the once-vacant Mexicantown Mercado into a thriving community resource center. This community-directed project established the Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) as the go-to community destination for individuals and families to learn new skills, obtain services, and develop new talents.