Alyce Hartman, founder and executive director of Birdie’s Bookmobile, expects to open a free children’s bookstore next month at 8700 Mack Avenue on the city’s east side.
Micah Walker
Micah Walker joins the BridgeDetroit team covering the arts and culture and education in the city.
Originally from the metro Detroit area, she is back in her home state after two years in Ohio. Micah was previously a trending/ general assignment reporter at The Columbus Dispatch, where she covered a wide range of areas such as the arts, child care and the homeless population. She was also a general assignment reporter for The Marion Star, covering the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as education and business.
Micah is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, receiving her bachelor’s degree in journalism.
In 2022, Micah was selected as a fellow for the National Press Foundation’s Widening the Pipeline fellowship, a year-long program that offers multimedia and leadership training to early career journalists of color.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit Public Theatre presents ‘Confederates’ by Dominique Morisseau
The Detroit-born playwright weaves plot threads from the past and present to explore how institutional racism and gender bias continue to shape society.
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Barrier-breaking Detroit journalist, musician Luther Keith dies at 74
Luther Keith, a trailblazing journalist who was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame for his decades-long career at The Detroit News, died Wednesday.
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“Warp and Weft” at The Shepherd
Micah writes on a textile exhibit at an east side arts and culture space. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Black Tech Saturdays cultivates a community of Detroit creatives
The must-see events are drawing hundreds of people, creating community, mentorship and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs in a field that lacks diversity.
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Detroit Opera House performance brings modern twist to classic tale
Micah talks with a star of the Detroit Opera House performance of “Rinaldo.” Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
Posted inEducation
Talent Together creates alternative path to recruit and train Michigan teachers
As schools in Michigan and across the country try to find solutions to teacher shortages, “grow your own” pipeline programs are popping up.
Posted inCulture Canvas
Black Bottom Archives celebrates 10th year with exhibit
Titled, “10 Years Back, 10 Years Forward,” the display shows the organization’s evolution, from a Tumblr page to a growing community archive.
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Celebrating Detroit art, music and entrepreneurs
In this week’s Culture Canvas: Kresge’s newest Eminent Artist, a fellowship opportunity to build Black wealth and “Sacred Spaces.” Plus the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Detroit art group takes on harm reduction with Narcan, safe sex kits
Buffalo Prescott plans to launch its first vending machine with supplies from its “Casual Safe” initiative this spring near The Lincoln Factory, a bar in New Center.