The Cole family kicked off the Centennial year of celebrations with the Legacy Breakfast on April 18, 2019 at the Northwest Activities Center. This event was sponsored by Fifth-Third Bank and was our springboard into the year’s festivities. We were blessed to be graced by the presence of our entire staff, friends, supporting vendors, and multiple members of the Detroit City Council.

The #Cole100 Family Festival was a free event held Sunday, July 21, 2019, in the rear of our W. Grand Blvd location. This event was sponsored by the NAACP, and featured live music, entertainment, food trucks, children’s games, petting zoo, and a Health Pavilion sponsored by Henry Ford Health System.

Live music acts included Showtime at the Apollo winner Cam Anthony, The Voice contestant Beth Griffith-Manley, and Grammy nominated Soul singer Dwele.

The Centennial Grande Gala was held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Roostertail on Detroit’s riverfront. This formal, black-tie event featured remarks from Detroit Police Chief James Craig, Mistress of Ceremonies Maurielle Lue, and an Afterglow headlined by Grammy nominated Soul singer Dwele.

At the conclusion of the program, the Cole family announced the launch of the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation.

This was certainly an amazing night enjoyed by all.