Detroit Declares May 27 as Violet T. Lewis Day, Honoring Legacy of Black Education Pioneer
The City of Detroit has officially declared May 27 as Violet T. Lewis Day, recognizing the lasting contributions of the educator, entrepreneur, and civic leader during a ceremony held Wednesday at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design. A representative from Mayor Mary Sheffield’s office presented the official declaration to Dr. Violet Ponders, Lewis’ granddaughter…