Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence was raised by her grandparents on Detroit’s northeast side. She attended Courville Elementary and Nolan Middle schools, graduating from Pershing High School. Congresswoman Lawrence says she treasures what she was taught at Detroit Public...
Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
This month, for Women’s History Month, the DPS Foundation has highlighted accomplished alumnae of the Detroit Public Schools/Community District. All of these women are making a difference in the lives of people across the world and what they all have in common is that...
Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today we celebrate Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW as part of our DPS Proud – Women’s History Month series. Dr. Johns is currently Director, Office of Continuing and Interprofessional Education at Wayne State’s University School of Social Work. She attended Bunche...
Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
DPS Proud – Women’s History Month Celebrates Sydney James Her work can be seen in every corner of the city. She is Detroit’s own; the artist behind the portraits and murals of Black faces on massive spaces. Graduating from Cass Technical High’s Commercial Arts...
