African American Family
B.L.A.C. Detroit magazine is operated by Metro Parent Publishing Group, a Ferndale, Mich.-based company that produces family-focused publications, Web content, events and television segments, and owned by a group of Detroit area business leaders. The free-of-charge publication debuted in April 1999 as African American Parent Magazine, a publication devoted to the needs and concerns of Black parents, grandparents, educators and children. In 2002, the goals and scope expanded. In order to address more topical issues and explore the unique challenges of the total family, the name was changed to African American Family. Its core mission is to inspire and uplift the Black family by celebrating African American heritage, examining trends, highlighting Black culture and shining the spotlight on local leaders and others who represent the interests of everyday citizens. Stories in the publication often have an African centered focus and always strive to heal the community.
A monthly publication, B.L.A.C. Detroit is distributed at nearly 600 locations throughout the metro Detroit area with a circulation at 30,000.
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