Resource Center

Curated resources to support Black families in health, education, finance, and community building.

Cultural & Community

Black Children’s Books & Authors Directory

Promotes awareness of children’s & YA literature by Black authors

Educational

African American Books for Kids (diversity reading list)

Curated multicultural reading lists for children

Educational

MahoganyBooks — Black Children’s Books

Online bookstore focusing on books by Black authors (children’s section)

Educational

Detroit African American Events (Eventbrite)

Calendar of cultural, community, music, and arts events in Detroit

Events

The Wright Museum Events

Upcoming performances, film festivals, cultural events at The Wright

Events

Hotter Than July! Festival (Detroit)

Annual Black LGBT Pride / cultural festival in Detroit

Events

Black Young Professionals of Metro Detroit (BYP Detroit)

Networking, community events & professional development for Black professionals in metro Detroit

Directory

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) / D-Town Farm

Community agriculture & food sovereignty network serving Detroit neighborhoods

Community

Eastside Community Network (Detroit) Events

Community classes, workshops and events in Detroit’s east side

Events

LGBT Detroit

Nonprofit serving Detroit’s Black LGBTQ community through advocacy, support, events

Community
Education & Development — Metro + National

Black History Month Lesson Plans (NEA)

Lesson plans and resources for teaching Black history across grade levels

Educational

Black History Curriculum Resources (Center for Racial Justice in Education)

Resource guide for educators and families with themes and lesson ideas

Guide

Urban League: Black Scholars Program

College readiness, academic recognition, and mentorship for Black high schoolers

Programs

UNCF Scholarships for Black Students

Scholarship database for minority students, especially Black students

Educational

Black Student Fund

Programs promoting academic excellence, test prep, and college readiness

Programs

Facing History: Classroom Resources on Black History

Curated list of classroom resource ideas for Black history & life

Educational

PBS: Classroom Resources for Black History Month

Lesson plans & interactive resources relating to Black history

Guide

SVSF Center — Free Tutoring / After School Programs

Free tutoring and after school education support in Detroit

Programs

BUF E.Y.E.S. Initiative (Black United Fund of Michigan)

Extended learning & youth support (reading, math, college prep)

Programs

100 Black Men of Greater Detroit — Project Success

Mentorship, leadership & academic enrichment for Black boys in Detroit

Mentorship

Brainspring Tutoring (Metro Detroit locations)

One-on-one multisensory literacy and tutoring centers in Metro Detroit

Programs

Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project (Wayne State)

Wayne State’s K-2 reading tutoring initiative run by students

Programs

Math4Success Tutoring & STEM (Detroit, MI)

Math tutoring, workshops & STEM programs for students in Metro Detroit

Programs
Financial Resources

Black-Owned Banks Directory (NerdWallet)

List of Black-owned banks and credit unions across the U.S.

Directory

Minority Depository Institutions List (FDIC)

FDIC’s locator for MDIs & CDFIs — banks serving underserved communities

Directory

List of Minority Depository Credit Unions (NCUA)

Federally insured credit unions that report as minority depository institutions

Directory

Black-Owned Banks in America (Investopedia)

State-by-state list and overview of Black-owned banks

Directory

Financial Therapy Association — Find a Financial Therapist

Directory of therapists, financial coaches, & CFT™ practitioners

Wellness

InCharge: Financial Help for Black & African Americans

Debt assistance, credit counseling, and financial support resources

Tool

Helping Communities of Color (FFP Pro Bono)

Pro bono financial advice & planning support for underserved communities

Support
Health & Wellness — Metro + National

Pelvic Noire Physical Therapy & Wellness

Led by Dr. Kamaria 'Dr. K' Washington, this clinic offers pelvic floor therapy, women's health coaching, and holistic wellness services. Virtual appointments available worldwide.

Organization

Black Maternal Health Alliance

Resources and advocacy for Black maternal health

Organization

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)

National advocacy, support, and education for sickle cell disease

Organization

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)

Healing justice org removing barriers to Black mental health care

Organization

Black Mental Health Alliance

Culturally relevant mental health education & referral services

Organization

NAMI — Black / African American Mental Health

Support, education & advocacy recognizing cultural dimensions of mental health

Organization

Vibrant — Supporting Black Mental Health

Resource hub with community resources, therapy support, education

Guide

Altus Home Counseling (Michigan / Detroit)

Mental health counseling in Detroit & Michigan with Black / BIPOC therapists

Organization

Introspective Counseling LLC

Therapy for individuals, couples, and groups in Detroit metro area

Organization

Birth Detroit (midwifery-led birth center)

Black-led freestanding birth center offering prenatal, postpartum, classes & care

Organization

Mothering Justice — MI Maternal Health

MI-based, Black-led maternal health advocacy & fact sheets

Guide

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN)

Community food sovereignty & wellness in Detroit neighborhoods

Community

SASHA Center (Detroit, Black women's healing space)

Culturally relevant healing & mental health programs centering Black women

Organization

Radical Well-Being Center

Therapy, energy work, wellness programs with a social justice lens

Organization
Legal Support — Metro + National

Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC)

Provides legal assistance in family and elder law to low-income and elderly residents of Wayne County. Operated by Wayne State University Law School students under attorney supervision.

Clinic

Legal Aid and Defender Association (LAD)

Offers free civil legal services to low- and moderate-income residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. Services include family law, housing, and public benefits.

Organization

Lakeshore Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Southeast Michigan.

Organization

William Booth Legal Aid Clinic

Offers free legal aid to low-income individuals and families in Detroit, focusing on family law, domestic violence, and immigration issues.

Clinic

Michigan Legal Services

Provides free representation in housing, public benefits, and community economic development matters to low-income people in Wayne County.

Organization

Detroit Legal Services Clinic

Offers information and advice from volunteer attorneys in areas such as divorce, child support, domestic relations, expungements, and more.

Clinic

Legal Self-Help Center of Wayne County

Provides free assistance with simple legal problems, including access to self-help tools and referrals on MichiganLegalHelp.org.

Resource Center

Civil Rights Litigation Initiative (CRLI)

Offers students the opportunity to work on important civil rights cases in a clinical setting, focusing on issues like racial justice, police misconduct, and voting rights.

Clinic

Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP)

Works to advance the health, safety, and economic security of low-income Michiganders and advance racial justice through systemic advocacy.

Advocacy Program

Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Provides support and networking opportunities for Black women in the legal profession, including mentorship and career development.

Professional Association
Parenting & Family — Metro + National

Positive Discipline Techniques

Culturally affirming parenting approaches for Black families, including non-punitive strategies and guidance on fostering emotional intelligence.

Guide

Talking to Kids About Race

Age-appropriate guidance on having conversations about identity, racism, and social justice with children.

Educational

Single Parent Support Groups (Metro Detroit)

Local organizations offering support, resources, and community connections for single parents.

Support

The Village Parent Network

Community network in Metro Detroit connecting parents for support, childcare co-ops, and social events.

Community

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

National organization offering free peer support, local support groups, and resources for new parents navigating postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

Support

The BLK Nest Parenting Resources

Curated resources, workshops, and community events for Black parents in Metro Detroit, focusing on holistic family wellness.

Directory

Detroit Parent Network

Offers family-focused programs, parenting classes, and support groups throughout Detroit and surrounding areas.

Organization

Family Resource Center – Wayne County

Provides parenting workshops, counseling, and family support services in Metro Detroit.

Organization

Hands-On Detroit – Family Programs

Community-driven initiatives and volunteer programs for families to engage in activities supporting children’s growth and family well-being.

Programs