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Boys & Girls Club Renames Highland Park Location After Michigan Chronicle Publisher Hiram E. Jackson Following $2M Renovation

April 8, 2025

Hiram E. Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media and Publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, was honored with the renaming of his childhood Boys & Girls Club of Highland Park in his honor following a $2 million renovation. The Hiram E.

Who is affected

  • Youth and families in Highland Park who use the Boys & Girls Club
  • Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
  • The Highland Park community
  • African American youth who now have representation in club naming
  • Families who will benefit from the $5 million projected return on investment
  • At-risk youth who might otherwise enter the justice system
  • Small businesses using the club's startup programs
  • Staff of the Boys & Girls Club

What action is being taken

  • The Boys & Girls Club of Highland Park is being renamed as the Hiram E. Jackson Club following a $2 million renovation
  • The club is operating various programs including the Big Sean Studio, Innovation Lab, Fashion Studio & Design Space, and Esports Lounge
  • The club is providing mental health services through programs like Mentally Fit and Teen Talks
  • BGCSM is generating economic returns for families including youth wages, childcare savings, meal savings, and small business support
  • The organization is working to prevent at-risk youth from entering the justice system

Why it matters

  • This is the first Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan to be named after an African American
  • The club provides essential services that generate significant economic benefits, including $3.7 million in childcare savings for Highland Park families
  • The renovation creates opportunities for youth to learn skills in various fields including entertainment, STEM, fashion, and food service
  • The club serves as a foundation for youth development, as exemplified by Jackson's own journey from club member to successful business leader
  • The club provides representation for African American youth who can see themselves in Jackson's accomplishments

What’s next

    Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle