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 summer@globaldetroit.org for more information.  Applications close Oct. 15.  

Additional headlines from Monday, October 6, 2025

Detroit Crime Report 

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. 

Detroit Fire Prevention Week  

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.

Events take place October 8th from 4-7 p.m. at Engine 54, located on 16825 Trinity St. and on October 11 from 12-3 p.m. at the Kemeny Recreation Center, located at 2260 S. Fort St. Food and entertainment will be provided. 

Toast of the Town 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Language translation devices are available in branch offices  

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. 

It works by allowing people to speak into the device, translating the information in text and audibly. MDOS staff are also using the devices at mobile offices, Restoration clinics, and for driver assessment.  

The department already provides a language support line with interpreter services; however, they say the handheld device provides instant in person translation, streamlining the process.  

Translations are provided in Bangla, Spanish and Arabic, as well as 80 other languages. 

Entrepreneurship program  

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.   

Check out their Facebook page or call 313-600-7618 for more information.  

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