Concert of Colors returns July 15-19, with special tribute for late founder, Ismael Ahmen, and performers Sheila E. and Steel Pulse headlining the world music festival. Plus, other summer concerts and events.
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A look into the history of the family who created WCHB radio | One Detroit
In a special Destination Detroit report, One Detroit producer Bill Kubota explores the history of WCHB and WJZZ radio with members of the family who founded the stations.
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5 Detroit-centered books to add to your summer reading list
Whether you’re preparing for a summer book club or looking for a beach-day read, BridgeDetroit has got you covered with these five recently released books written by Detroit authors or with a thematic connection to the city.
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Detroit youth gain access to global entertainment industry through Usher internship program
The program placed the interns directly on the R&B tour and four additional participants in awards-show shadowing roles.
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‘Destination Detroit’ tells stories of people who shaped the region — from the city’s historic past to its newest arrivals
“Destination Detroit” features interviews with more than 60 people, representative of the region’s diverse communities.
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Documentary chronicling the life of community activist Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur premieres in Detroit | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, to talk about his new leadership role at the nonprofit and the Detroit premiere of his documentary, “Redemption Road,” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on June 25.
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A conversation with Michigan native and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her new novel set in Detroit | One Detroit
Michigan native and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins One Detroit to discuss her new novel, “A Fortune of Sand.” It’s a historical drama set in Detroit during the city’s 1920s boom.
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A look at the upcoming Museum of Detroit Electronic Music | One Detroit
One Detroit contributor and American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson sits down with the museum’s founder and executive director, Adriel Thornton, to talk about how techno was created by a group of African American teenagers in Detroit and how it has become its own musical genre that is popular around the world.
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‘Celebrate together’: DSO and Southwest Detroit unite for Clark Park Festival
Clark Park Arts Festival brings the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, local artists, and culture together in Southwest Detroit.
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Author Desiree Cooper on her new book, ‘Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors’ | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson catches up with award-winning author and journalist Desiree Cooper to talk about her new book titled, “Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.”