Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Paczki problem solved: Livonia bakery helps Yum Village with dough for Afro Caribbean creations
"It’s Black History Month, we’re playing in the kitchen, Paczki day is coming up," said Godwin Ihentuge. "Flavors that are Afro-Caribbean inspired. (We said) let’s do some hibiscus Paczki, let’s do some coolie coolie, which is like a West African peanut snack, let’s throw some plantain in that thing."
Two students open a vending machine that sells black beauty products on U of M's campus
The founders of Youniversity wanted to make black hair care and beauty products more accessible to students of color on campus.
Exoneree organization started by wrongly convicted man recently finishes house in Highland Park
“I was already enthused about getting out here and being able to help people into re-entry that went through things that I went through."
Puppies rescued after Christmas reunited with Detroit police officers that saved them
"It feels great, especially seeing them happy and healthy," said Hussein Kourani. "Last time we saw them, I mean, they were a little bigger than my palm. It's amazing.”
Bike donation program helps those in need thanks to Mitch Albom's SAY Detroit charity
"Transportation in Detroit is a huge issue for people who are challenged economically because it's hard to buy a car - it's hard to pay the insurance," Albom said.
Good Samaritan foils scammer's attempt at forcing man to buy $1,000 in gift cards
"I wouldn't want my grandpa or my mom or anyone else I know, to get scammed like that," Auten said. "A lot of people would say - not my problem - but we need to help each other out."
6-year-old creates educational videos impersonating famous black icons
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
Clawson Cares Snowflake Project: Volunteers hit the streets with shovels to help others
The Clawson Cares Snowflake Project is making sure neighbors in need get their snow shoveled.
Music with a message: 12-year-old plays saxophone for community outside fire, police, and city hall
First, he does it outside the Farmington Hills Fire Department, then city hall - and finally, the police department, where people gather around, and the officers salute while 12-year-old Oliver plays.
Dream Detroit Skating Academy is newest figure skating option for youth in the city
They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.
Meet Tess, the stray saved from the Lodge freeway and ready for a new home
A very lucky pup is looking for a new home-- after a rough time on the streets of Detroit.
WWII veteran receives hundreds of cards for 100th birthday
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Commerce Township dancers raise money to help homeless with Lighthouse of Oakland County
The Commerce Township dancers are practicing for their 20th annual charity show. This year the senior dancers chose to donate goods and proceeds from the event to Lighthouse, an Oakland County organization dedicated to providing housing, food and emergency services to homeless families.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Inspired by lack of representation, deaf teen publishes her own American Sign Language book
She wasn't seeing herself - a person of color - in books about American sign language - so she made her own, with family and friends signing the alphabet.
Metro Detroit man with rare SMA disease breaks barriers directing music video remotely from home
Evans lives in Metro Detroit and directed the video remotely from his bed, where he's able to lie down, and be free from the chronic pain caused by his SMA - spinal muscular atrophy.
DoorDash driver rescues toddler wandering 8 Mile Road in Detroit
The toddler was wearing nothing but a diaper and socks when he was found. The driver wrapped him up in his coat and put him in the car to warm up until police arrived.