By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Christina Neal has been a part of the River Rouge Panthers organization for six years. Her journey to volunteerism started after spending extended hours at the field supporting her children and husband, who also volunteers as a football coach. Wanting to make the most of her presence came naturally…

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Alicia Richardson began volunteering for the West Side Cubs in the summer of 2017. She has since been on the front line and behind the scenes as a dedicated addition to its organization. She spends approximately 18 hours a week helping with water during practice and giving up most of her Saturday…

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) hosted its first Cheer Showcase & Media Day Sunday, September 4th, at Southfield A&T High School. With enormous hearts, projecting voices, and even bigger dreams, squads were rocking the stands and embodying the pride of their organization. Before the stands flooded with spectators, teams cheerfully…

By Jalisa Bannerman SMSB Journalist Ready, set, cheer! Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) is staging its first league-wide Cheer Showcase & Media Day this Sunday. Several of the city's best cheer squads will represent their respective team on the Southfield A&T field. The Detroit City Lions, Eastside Raiders, Motor City Wolverines, River Rouge…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from the University of Arkansas at…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from Texas Southern University. Texas Southern University…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from South Carolina State University. South Carolina…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from Prairie View A&M University. Prairie View…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from North Carolina Central University. North Carolina…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from Morgan State University. Morgan State University…

The second annual Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) HBCU College Academy will be held in Detroit from May 12-14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. This year, SMSB will have twice as many colleges and their football coaches in attendance. The FREE event will feature football coaches from Alabama A&M University. Alabama Agricultural and…