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		<title>2ND ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS FESTIVAL: FEB 26-28</title>
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The 2nd Annual Black Business Festival will be held at the Russell Bazaar, located at 1600 Clay St. The event will be hosted by hosted by WGPR 107.5 FM,  Detroit Metro Times and DoDetroit.com from February 26th- 28th, 2010. 
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In conjunction with the Detroit Yacht Club, MeMe Design + Events presents “The Back to the 80’s Party,” on February 27th from 8p to 1 am. Evoking the era of the 80’s through décor, music, and activities, the historic ballroom at Detroit Yacht Club will be transformed into an amazing night for all ages featuring [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetro.com&blog=8050462&post=317&subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DETROIT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOSTS THE 2ND ANNUAL VANGUARD AWARDS: THURSDAY, MARCH 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards — the special peer-recognition program created to honor the young trailblazers making a positive difference in Detroit and shaping the renaissance of our region. This year’s event will be hosted by Local 4 News Anchor, Rhonda Walker.
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		<title>JOHN LEGEND LIVE @ THE MAX FISHER THEATRE: FEB. 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Only B.L.A.C. Magazine is giving Metro Detroiters the opportunity to experience one of the hottest and most socially conscious artists of a generation-up close and personal.
Hear John Legend speak about his passion for changing the world. Hear him sing highlights from the songs that stir your deepest emotions.
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		<title>THIS IS YOUNG DETROIT: SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY FUSION, MODEL D, &amp; MICHIGAN FRONTPAGE</title>
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Are we making Detroit a place where young and talented people want to be?
 The Michigan Front Page, Model D and the Detroit Regional Chamber&#8217;s Fusion group are joining forces to get some answers at our Speaker Series this month, Feb. 25 at the Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward Ave., in Midtown.
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		<title>RE-IMAGING DETROIT: A FILM SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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How do you begin to change perceptions about a major urban area?
Sundance Channel chronicled Newark, New Jersey&#8217;s herculean task of transforming the image and reality of a city tarnished by crime, lack of economic activity and citizen apathy. In a five episode film series, hosted by Forrest Whitaker, &#8220;Brick City&#8221; captures what statistics cannot convey: [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetro.com&blog=8050462&post=300&subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DECLARE DETROIT: Sign the Declaration, make the pledge, and join the movement!!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Declaration is an organizing document for people who love Detroit, who sense that there is a growing tide of consensus about what our city must do differently to thrive, and who are willing to invest time and energy into the political process to see that consensus emerge on a transformative scale.

Mission:The purpose of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetro.com&blog=8050462&post=296&subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Charles H. Wright Musuem Hosts A KWANZAA Celebration: December 26-30</title>
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December 26, 2009 &#8211; Umoja (Unity)
“The Black Candle” Special Screening and Discussion with
filmmaker M.K. Asante Jr. at 3pm
The Charles H. Wright Museum with the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the PAOCC hosts the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja (Unity). Join us as we celebrate with friends and family and pay tribute to our rich [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetro.com&blog=8050462&post=290&subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>PlayDate Detroit tonight @ Shields Pizzeria, 9pm.</title>
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PlayDate Detroit is back.
Tonight come out and play
PlayDate provides a fun and exciting atmosphere where you can enjoy good food &#38; cocktails, listen to a variety of music, socialize, and meet great people all while playing games. ALL KINDS OF GAMES- from Poker to Chess, Twister to UNO, Monopoly to Taboo, Hungry Hungry Hippos to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetro.com&blog=8050462&post=284&subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Representative Shanelle Jackson&#8217;s Holiday Reception &amp; Fundraiser</title>
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Celebrate the holiday season this Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Detroit Fish Market with State Representative Shanelle Jackson from 6-8pm. 
Representative Jackson was just named the Michigan Chronicle Rising Star of the Year. 
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