October 06, 2025

Global Detroit launches leadership program for BIPOC, immigrants

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Global Detroit is launching the New American Leadership Academy. It’s a free leadership program to empower people of color, with a focus on supporting immigrants, in developing leadership skills.

Participants will learn how to network and engage their local government in seven sessions between Oct. 28th and Nov. 22.

Interviews will be scheduled with potential participants. Email Summer Baraka at [email protected] for more information. Applications close Oct. 15.

Additional headlines from Monday, October 6, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says violent crime is down this year. He and other officials will presented the latest figures today. He talked about new state funding for the city's community violence intervention program. Last year Detroit saw the lowest number of homicides in the city since the 1960s, although the murder rate remained high because of the drop in population over six decades.

The City of Detroit is hosting Fire Prevention Week between Oct. 5-11th. During the week, the Detroit Fire Department will host open houses and share fire prevention resources. Also carbon monoxide detectors, CPR training, and fire extinguisher training will be provided.

Detroit’s Tech Town is hosting it’s 11th annual Toast of the Town. That's a lineup of several Detroit food trucks, entrepreneurs and networking opportunities. The event takes place Oct. 10 from 5-9 p.m. About 700 people are expected to attend. Tickets are $150.

The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is launching a new handheld device to provide language translation services at Secretary of State offices. MDOS says they will roll out the Pocketalk devices to all branches by the end of October.

Last week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of the device at the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Translations are provided in Bangla, Spanish and Arabic, as well as 80 other languages.

The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting a free 10-week entrepreneurship hybrid course for Detroit residents. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. from Oct. 14 through Dec. 16. The live classes will be held at The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, at 111 E. Kirby Street, Detroit. Registration for in-person and online sessions closes on Oct. 14.

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