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Black History Month 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013

Leaders & Trailblazers

School Board Secretary Adrienne Davis Advocates for Children, Diversity

Adrienne Davis, of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education, says diversity is a winning proposition that will build a better community.

Adrienne M. Davis, secretary of the Plymouth-Canton school board, started as an active parent and has now served on the board for almost five years. Elected in 2009, she is the first black school board member. The second, Kim Crouch, joined Feb. 5 to fill an open seat. Davis is one of the modern-day community leaders and trailblazers whom Patch is highlighting in recognition of Black History Month. Her participation in the district started in her role as an active parent. Her two children – Jared, 17, who will graduate from Plymouth High School this year; and Brandon, 19, who is currently attending Schoolcraft Community College – went to school in the district. Davis, a 14-year Plymouth resident, helped address a 2001 incident in the …

John Stewart

10:21 am on Monday, February 18, 2013

Adrienne Davis is a wonderful, positive advocate for our Plymouth-Canton School District. John Stewart   more ›

Leaders & Trailblazers

Patch Highlights Community Leaders, Trailblazers for Black History Month

Black History Month is also a time to identify the success and achievements of contemporary black pioneers and trendsetters.

In recognition of Black History Month, Patch is highlighting modern-day community leaders and trailblazers who live or work in our Patch towns. The group includes entrepreneurs, school board members, principals, doctors and politicians.  Adrienne M. Davis, secretary of the Plymouth-Canton school board and one of the people whom Patch is highlighting, said Black History Month goes back to a time when black Americans were not considered a valid part of the country’s history. “The purpose is to highlight achievements and positive contributions,” she said. “It’s not just for African Americans, it’s for everyone.” Click on the links below to read about community leaders in your town, and across southeast Michigan. Adrienne M. Davis, secretary …

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