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Southeast Michigan Boys and Girls Club members release custom apparel for Black History Month
Read full article: Southeast Michigan Boys and Girls Club members release custom apparel for Black History MonthThe organization’s Industry Club released its custom collection for Black History Month. The teens and BGCSM members are involved in the Reimagine Black Wall Street collection - apparel that’s open for sale to the public. MORE: Black History Month coverage“Right now going on, we have a pop up shop where people can come and buy our T-shirts and hoodies,” McKenzy said. AdREAD MORE:‘Black Art Library’ exhibit at MOCAD celebrates work of artists through booksCity of Detroit showcases artists as kickoff to Black History MonthTell us: What does Black History Month mean to you? Unmasking the invisible men of the comic book world‘We just want equity and equality and appreciation’: The history behind Black History MonthAdHear from the Detroit artist whose Rosa Parks sculpture is featured in Biden’s Oval Office
The Code to Success for teens this summer
Read full article: The Code to Success for teens this summerThere's a free summer program for teens here in the D through the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan called The Code to Sucess- This program is made possible by our friends at Ally Financial. Demetrius Scott is the Manager of Corporate Citizenship at Ally, and Cortnie Squirewell is the Executive Director of Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement with the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan. Scott was a club kid and now he is giving back to the organization. He said, "I remember as a club kid I received my first real job. Ninth through12th graders with a Boys and Girls Club membership are all eligible for the camp.