DETROIT (WJBK) -- Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fox 2's Amy Andrews went to Osborn High School Preparatory Academy in Detroit Wednesday where the school is celebrating the King Holiday through service.
Osborn's Principal, Calvin Patillo says, "This is an annual event where community service is taking place at Osborn. In this particular room we felt it was important that kids be exposed to entrepreneurship..so at the request of the students we decided to transform this room into a school store and also a venue for the kids to perform spoken word."
Shantinique Shedrick, a student at Osborn says, "this fits in with Dr. King's message because we need to create a change. We are the 21st century and I wouldn't want his message to be wasted anymore than it is now. I feel we are better than this. We are Detroit and we can make change every day. We are not the stereotypical Detroit that everyone sees. We are far more greater than that and this is our message."
For more information on how Osborn is celebrating the King Holiday check out Amy Andrews' full report and go to www.comebacktoDPS.com.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:19:12 GMT
Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a Detroit police officer have watched a demonstration of a stun grenade like the one used during a raid that killed a girl.
Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a Detroit police officer have watched a demonstration of a stun grenade like the one used during a raid that killed a girl.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-06-10 11:54:22 GMT
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:44 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:44:22 GMT
The TSA is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes in the face of fierce congressional and industry opposition, the head of the agency said Wednesday.
The TSA is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes in the face of fierce congressional and industry opposition, the head of the agency said Wednesday.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:47 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:47:27 GMT
Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals on Sunday and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones.
Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals on Sunday and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:42:08 GMT
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:31:20 GMT
Les Gold, the star of "Hardcore Pawn" and owner of American Jewelry and Loan, will be honored with his own sandwich at New York's Carnegie Deli next week.
Les Gold, the star of "Hardcore Pawn" and owner of American Jewelry and Loan, will be honored with his own sandwich at New York's Carnegie Deli next week.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:04:06 GMT
NFL linebacker and Flint, Mich. native Chris Wilson will host his 3rd annual High School Football Combine on Saturday, June 15. The free event is from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Flint's Atwood Stadium.
NFL linebacker and Flint, Mich. native Chris Wilson will host his 3rd annual High School Football Combine on Saturday, June 15. The free event is from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Flint's Atwood Stadium.
