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Honoring Black Fatherhood Out Loud as Dream Studio Detroit Hosts Community Brunch to Celebrate Fathers Who Show Up

June 10, 2025

Dream Studio Detroit is hosting its second annual Father's Day Brunch on June 14, 2024, at Wayne County Community College District Northwest Campus to honor Black fathers and father figures in the community. This free public event is part of their Black Male Achievement Initiative (BMAI), designed to provide a space where Black men can be celebrated for their presence and contributions to families and the community. Led by CEO Danielle North and her husband Eugene North Sr.

Who is affected

  • Black fathers, father figures, and community leaders
  • Families including children, teens, elders, and partners
  • The broader Detroit Black community
  • Residents of the Cody Rouge neighborhood
  • Youth who will witness their fathers being honored

What action is being taken

  • Dream Studio Detroit is hosting its second annual Father's Day Brunch on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The organization is running ongoing programs like 'Barber Shop Talk,' a multigenerational conversation series
  • Dream Studio Detroit is preparing to open a physical location in Detroit's Cody Rouge neighborhood later this year
  • The nonprofit is implementing its Black Male Achievement Initiative (BMAI) with various support services
  • The organization is offering entrepreneurship workshops, peer support gatherings, and mentorship spaces

Why it matters

  • Father's Day traditionally receives less recognition than Mother's Day, especially in Black communities
  • The event creates a space for Black men to be seen and celebrated beyond their provider role
  • The celebration offers children a positive model of how the community values Black fatherhood
  • The brunch helps address systemic failures to recognize Black men's contributions to families and communities
  • The initiative supports Dream Studio Detroit's larger mission of helping Black families achieve economic mobility and generational stability

What's next

  • Dream Studio Detroit will open a physical location in Detroit's Cody Rouge neighborhood later this year

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle