Legacy in Motion Gala: An Evening of Hope, Positivity, and Love for Detroit

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During his acceptance speech, [Robert Bobb], who was appointed to take over district finances by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in January, outlined the emergencies the Detroit school system faces involving finances, academics, reading and standardized testing. Still, with the support of other community leaders, Bobb said he is "in it for the long haul" and is confident he can dig the schools out of each emergency "come hell or high water." Bobb also showed his unwavering support for Mayor [Dave Bing]'s tough decisions.

"News doesn't cover all of the wonderful things going on in Detroit," [Charles Pugh] said as he accepted his Newsmaker Award. "We're getting all dressed up just to tell people they're doing the right thing."

In essence, Pugh's statement captured the nature of the event: a setting to show appreciation for those who deserve a gesture of encouragement in times when bad news turns pages faster than good news. At least that's what the award means to Mayor Bing, who has faced immeasurable criticism for doing what he calls "the hardest job I've ever had."

[...] one of the most notable events came when the Pickard Family Fund, in association with the Michigan Chronicle's parent company, Real Times Media, presented a generous donation of $100,000 to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.

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Legacy in Motion Gala: An Evening of Hope, Positivity, and Love for Detroit

The spirit of leadership in Detroit was more vibrant than the sapphire blue and sunset orange glow that illuminated the walls of the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel's Woodward Ballroom Saturday evening at the Michigan Chronicle's fourth annual Newsmakers gala, "Legacy in Motion."

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