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DBG Literacy Impact Moment
The Downtown Boxing Gym is proud of its intensive literacy intervention program that helps students quickly get up to speed and read at or above ...
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DBG on Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien
“It’s an assembly line of hope for those who need it – it’s always here.” ICYMI: The Downtown Boxing Gym was truly honored to be ...
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A popular program for kids makes facility safer due to COVID-19
(WXYZ) — As some parents begin heading back to work and kids are out of school, what’s are families to do? Many moms and dads ...
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Inequality in America: A look at the digital divide in home schooling
In the first installment of Inequality in America, a new series across the platforms of NBC News, senior legal and investigative correspondent Cynthia McFadden looks ...
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DBG on Fox 2 News
Fox 2 News shared this report about DBG’s emergency response and the urgent need for laptops and internet access during this time of online learning. ...
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DBG COVID-19 Zoom Tutoring + Workouts
Technology is essential. It’s the tool that is allowing the Downtown Boxing Gym to keep our program going during school closings and social distancing due ...
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How COVID-19 is exacerbating Detroit’s poverty and racial inequality
Low-income Americans are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Detroit, a city already facing steep economic and racial inequalities, has emerged as a virus hot spot. ...
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DBG on WDIV – Future of Education
Educating our children and providing the tools they need to succeed. It’s the number one reason our free, after-school academic and athletic program exists. Thank ...
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Everyday Heroes: Downtown Boxing Gym jabs back against coronavirus
When the coronavirus outbreak blind-sided businesses and residents in Detroit, one nonprofit came out swinging. Downtown Boxing Gym has approached the pandemic as an opportunity ...
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CNN Heroes share messages of hope as they respond to the pandemic
During the best of times, CNN Heroes go above and beyond to fulfill their missions of serving others and making the world a better place. ...
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