Compass Strategies

06/29/2023

This young brother Matthew Williamson joined my team six years ago. He was new to the business, but his raw talents and God-given gifts allowed him to flourish. Last night the Compass Strategies community engagement team came together at Petty Caah to bid him farewell. On to bigger and brighter things young brother. It was a privilege to play a part in your growth.

06/26/2023

This was a powerful moment for me: the reenactment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's march through the streets of Detroit to deliver the famous I Have A Dream speech. Power is in and from the people. The people just have to know they are powerful. Together.

02/22/2023

Strong faith has carried African Americans, and people of the African Diaspora, through many trials and tribulations throughout history.

Faith is shown through various religious and spiritual practices all over the country today.

Plan your visit to see “And Still We Rise” to learn about a few powerful religious institutions and leaders from Detroit, MI and how they contributed to the forward movement of Black People in America.

Click the link below to plan your visit to The Wright today!

https://www.thewright.org/exhibitions/and-still-we-rise

01/19/2023

Talking issues that matter with the new Dem Caucus of the 102nd Legislature - Communicating With The People We Serve.

12/27/2022

12/27/2022

12/27/2022

What a great day! We are honored to be a part of this talented team on behalf of our client and look forward to sharing this video in the new year.

12/27/2022

Let's celebrate family, community, and culture. Happy Kwanza!

08/19/2022

We are pleased to support Detroit Historical Society with their Hustle initiative that recognizes and amplifies Black entrepreneurs in Detroit. Meet the final 36 here: https://buff.ly/3w5WgDD

As of the 2012 census, there were more than 60,000 small businesses in Detroit and nearly 49,000 of them were Black-owned. These businesses and the people who run them are often anchors in their communities: providing neighbors with opportunities for employment, recreation, support and socializing;....

08/15/2022

Digital equity empowers people and changes lives. Our client Human-I-T is working to get communities connected all across Detroit. Check the nice shout out from the City of Detroit Government here: https://buff.ly/3c1Dupr

07/29/2022

We provided media relations for our client to amplify their performance at the Charles H. Wright Museum's 39th Annual African World Festival. The dramatic performance featured the mock funeral of Mike “Menthol” Wilson. It was presented on behalf of Making it Count Community Development Center’s “End Menthol” social movement. Our coverage was picked up by Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Durham, and Pittsburgh media outlets.

Detroit: https://buff.ly/3OImhyH and https://buff.ly/3QmrsWv
Atlanta: https://buff.ly/3PIPg6F
Chicago: https://buff.ly/3bgPoeI
Durham: https://buff.ly/3cR5hJb
Pittsburgh: https://buff.ly/3cQGHZh

To learn more about the End Menthol social movement, visit https://buff.ly/3JhVKXL.

The celebration of African American history and culture will feature local and international performers, food, art and clothing vendors.

07/16/2022

“We need the help from our federal officials,” Benson said. “We need a ban on assault weapons and we need Lansing to allow us to make decisions and regulate the sale of weapons within our municipal borders.” More:

Detroit City Councilmember Scott Benson organized a demonstration Tuesday outside Action Impact Fi****ms in Eastpointe. It's the shop where Sheldon Thomas purchased a Draco for Ehmani Davis.