Welcome
Our mission is to celebrate with Story. Storytelling is not just entertainment, it is a fundamental part of being human. The list below is a quick highlight of the stories and lives we want to share and their impacts on not only Howell but in many cases those who helped shape America into what it is today!
the Stories we will be telling in "sMALL TOWN"
Our stories
learn incredible stories of Howell's Past and Present
Abraham Losford
First black settler in Howell, escaped slave from Kentucky headed for Canada but finding his home in Howell.
George Jewett
50 years before Jackie Robinson there was George, the first black Big 10 football player for UofM and Northwestern. What many don't know is he was Howells first High School football Coach and likely the first black coach in Michigan and possibly the Nation.
LuLu Childers
Howell's life long resident and American Music Vanguard that had an unknown and amazing impact in the Civil Rights movement. Her home still stands in Howell and Her grave site overlooks the beauty of Thompson Lake in Howell.
Mayor Streng and a Strong Community
Learn how white supremacy tried to bring its hate to Howell but was meet with courage, love and small town values.
Howell Today
Looking at Howell today and those that make it a wonderful welcoming and vibrant community.
Meet the team bringing these stories to life
Dedicated to truth and telling the stories of these amazing characters in cinematic excellence
Sam Logan Khaleghi
Emmy nominated Director / Producer
Ervin Suida
Former Howell City Manager/ How Well We Live foundation President
Brian Burch
Marketing wizard / How Well We Live Foundation Treasurer
Dennis Perkins
Former City Attorney / Life long Howell resident / How Well We Live Foundation Secretary
Mike Spitler
City DPS Deputy Director / Writer and archive research
The How Well We Live Foundation - making a difference with Love and Commitment
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