BTS - The Hustle: Mr. E in the D
Tickets go on sale to the public on 3/19/2025 10:00:00 AM. Members, log in to purchase early tickets!
In the next installment of our Behind the Scenes tours featuring The Hustle Honorees, we'll be visiting Mr. E in the D.
A youth volunteer and teacher, Emmanuel Smith is devoted to finding innovative ways to support his pupils. Dubbed Mr. E, he began by writing and producing a video to help students with math. Following a profile in BLAC Magazine, Smith caught the attention of the City of Detroit. His pitch of “Mr. Rodgers off Dexter Boulevard” evolved into Mr. E in the D, a public access television show free of gimmicks and racial stereotypes often found in mainstream portrayals of Black youth. The 2021 Michigan Emmy award-winning show engages, excites and empowers children to be lifelong learners.
We'll learn about the "hustle" of Mr. E's entrepreneurship and his contributions to the education of Detroit youth.
Members, please log in; discount will be reflected at checkout. $35 general public, $25 members. We are unable to offer refunds on BTS tours but can provide a credit for a future tour; view our full policy here.