The show premieres at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, with additional shows on March 5 and March 7.
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How one community rallied to save their hometown movie house | One Detroit
On the last day of January, Huron Valley Film Organization board member Julie Hill-Lin contacted One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota with the news: they found the funding and they’re staying open.
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Rea Tajiri on telling her story in caregiving film ‘Wisdom Gone Wild,’ a look at expert caregiving panel | One Detroit
As part of Detroit PBS’ yearlong caregiving initiative, the station, in partnership with the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, the Asian American Journalists Association – Michigan Chapter, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation recently hosted an evening of film, conversation and community. The event was a co-presentation with POV, which showcases independent films on PBS.
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Actor Brian Taylor on his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘The Mountaintop’
Actor and Detroit-area native Brian Taylor joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the production of “The Mountaintop” currently playing at Detroit Public Theatre through March 8.
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, paved the way for Black representation in Michigan
Political and community leaders across Detroit and Michigan are remembering Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84.
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Funk legend George Clinton and Grammy Award-winning producer Maurice ‘Piranhahead’ Herd reflect on recording music at Detroit’s United Sound Studios | American Black Journal
United Sound Systems Recording Studios of Detroit opened its doors to many artists including Charlie Parker, The Miracles, Bob Seger, and Eminem.
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Altars shine light on invisible grief of deportation
Disenfranchised grief, like that associated with deportation, is rarely spoken about or given the same care as grief associated with death.
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Sheffield committees weigh in on role of education, arts in Detroit’s future
Mayor Mary Sheffield’s transition committees are playing an important role for her early days in office. Here’s how they have helped shape priorities.
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Detroit production company Etude embraces winter fun with Sled Season festival
Now in its third year, the Sled Season festival returns at 4 p.m. Saturday at a new venue: Tangent Gallery.
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New documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
American Black Journal previews the new PBS documentary series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. called “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History.”