The Scholar's Lecture at Detroit Music Hall on May 6, 2010 was a welcomed forum by over 35 Detroit area schools.

Education was the key component of the Ford Freedom program and a key role of the Ford Freedom recipients - John H. Johnson, (posthumously) founder and publisher of Johnson Publishing, producers of Jet & Ebony magazines and Usher Raymond, IV, chairman and founder of Usher's New Look Foundation named Ford Freedom Award Scholar.

During Usher's address to over 1,500 area school students, Usher spoke about his experiences and determination to achieve as an entrepreneur.

Read full story - Week of May 21, 2010.

Photos: Shayna Fields-Clark

July 17, 2010 on the grounds of MacGregor Library in Highland Park Michigan, the 1st Annual Highland Park Concert was held to raise funds for renovation of the historical library. With friends and support from the music community that only they can deliver, along with Faith Tabernacle Church, the event proved to be unforgettable and successful.

The Detroit Metro Area Musicians & Entertainers Association (DMAMEA) Belle Isle Remick Music Shell Jamboree, where a local singers and musicians association, Detroit Metro Area Musicians & Entertainers Association (DMAMEA) came together for their annual musicians Open Mic Jam Session on Belle Isle, Monday, July 26, 2010.  For over 23 years, this event has taken place on the last Monday in July.

(Captions to be included, this week)

The ACDT-SO Competition, Saturday, April 24, 2010,

ACT-SO provides a forum through which African-American youth demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise. The ACT-SO is not a talent show, but an opportunity for the youth to showcase their skills and abilities in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts, and business. ACT-SO is where the next millennium architects, scientists, musicians, poets, dancers, artists and entrepreneurs are discovered in grades 9-12 in 25 categories to compete with other winners from other cities at the National Competition, which is held during the NAACP Annual Convention.

Areas of study

o Performing Arts
o Visual Arts
o Sciences
o Humanities
o Business
 

ACT-SO is designed to recruit, stimulate and encourage high academic and artistic excellence among high school students.

Source: http://www.detroitnaacp.org/specialprograms/actsocompetition.asp

The Detroit Chapter National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosted a Town Hall Meeting to confront the negative portrayal of Detroit as featured on ”Dateline NBC."

Aretha Marshall, managing editor and native Detroiter spoke on behalf of Dateline and faced a distinguished panel of Detroit media professionals, independent media, activists and the general public.

Read the Full Story on May 15th.

Photos:  Mike Collins

Here you will find pictures of events surrounding our youth and education.

Local artists that have hit it big and who has continued to make Detroit their home or returned back to reestablish themselves on the Detroit music scene. 

Click Here for a variety of photo galleries of events ranging from concerts to special engagments and interview shoots.

CONGRADULATIONS - Dave Villwock, "Spirit of Qatar" Winner of GPYC presents Jarvis Property Restoration APBA Gold Cup

Check out Detroit EM News 2010 APBA video taped interviews, available for viewing, on or before July 15, 2010.

Photos: Mike Collins

Enjoy pictures of the APBA Gold Cup for the 101 Running on the Detroit River .

For over four years, the APBA has extended opportunities to Detroit EM News based on our mission to promote social wellness and provide practicum/practical training to area youth and young adults interested in the entertainment arena, journalism, media arts, music, social etiquette and more.

This year during race weekend, Detroit EM News college intern reporter, Shayna Fields Clark and intern reporter J. Foss were introduced to the motor sports circuit, while Marc Quirles, Jr., junior reporter continued to demonstrate professional qualities in his delivery.   In doing so, Detroit EM News is able to provide real world training, skill building techniques, exposure, networking opportunities and capture Detroit EM News slogan, the "entertainer's written word."

Take a look at Detroit EM News - 2010 APBA Photo Gallery, then give us your comments and questions, we'd love to hear your positive comments.And, don't forget to DONATE, DONATE, DONATE, go to: www.detroitemnews.com and select the Donate Key on the top right side of the homepage or Email: apba@detroitemnews.com.