Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofits reclaiming outdoor spaces for people of color; family-friendly New Year’s celebrations

This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this year that show how special the people and places in our community truly are.

We also share some news about what’s happening in the community over the holidays. 

Today, we hear a bit of an interview featured on WDET’s The Metro with Antonio Cosme, co-founder of the nonprofit Black to the Land; and Andrea Di Cresce, program coordinator of Our Global Youth.

They spoke to co-host Tia Graham about the work their organizations do to increase access to the outdoors for Black and brown people in Detroit. 

Other headlines for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024:

Young revelers and their families can ring in the new year without missing their bedtimes at “Noon Years Eve” celebrations Tuesday:

• United Skates of America in Lincoln Park is starting its festivities at 10 a.m. with a ball drop at noon. Attendees can partake in dancing, characters, noise makers and more. Admission is $16 and includes skate rental, pizza and a drink. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. 
• Visitors to the Henry Ford Museum can also party early on Tuesday. Their Noon Years Eve Party starts at 10 a.m. and ends at noon. There will be a story time, crafts, activities and a bubble wrap stomp. Party admission also includes access to the museum. The cost is $34 for non-members 12 and older; $25.50 for children younger between 5 and 11; children 4 and under and museum members are free. For more information visit thehenryford.org/rediscover. 
• The Clarkston Independent District Library will celebrate Noon Year’s Eve from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free event offers activities aimed at ages ranging from young children to upper elementary-aged kids. 
• Paradise Park in Novi will host a New Year’s Family Bash from 12:30 until 2:30pm. Paradise Park is at 45799 Grand River Avenue. Tickets start at $21.95. For more information, visit paradiseparknovi.com.  

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.