Detroit families bundled up and queued outside Bel Air Luxury Cinema on Saturday morning, determined not to let the bitter cold stop them. They were there for a reason: Eminem’s annual winter coat giveaway, now in its 17th year and still expanding to meet rising need across the city.
More than 1,000 brand-new coats were handed out to children as the cinema lobby transformed into a temporary community hub. The scale continues to surprise even those who helped build the tradition.
Local 4 News aired a story about the event, highlighting its scale and importance…