The Detroit Historical Society and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday launched the “Yes to Our Story” campaign, a proposal seeking a 10-year, 0.2 mill levy in Wayne and Oakland counties.
Arts & Culture
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Detroit arts, culture projects share in $3.6M funding boost
The Hudson-Webber Foundation grants support both new and ongoing initiatives to strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, preserve Detroit’s cultural assets and help residents shape the future of their communities.
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New art gallery creates sense of belonging for Detroit’s Caribbean community
Dion Walcott said he opened Art and Belonging because he noticed Black people are often large media and economic consumers, but he didn’t see many of them in manager and executive roles.
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Candidate forum, parties on tap for LGBT Detroit’s Hotter Than July
Considered Detroit’s longest-running Black Pride event, the four-day celebration features a candlelight vigil, candidate forum, film festival and more.
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How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story
The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.
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Detroit nonprofit to uplift autism awareness with celebrity softball game
Safeway Community Services is hosting “Roots n’ Stars: Celebrity Softball Classic” Saturday, July 18, at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown.
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Detroit’s Concert of Colors enters new era in first festival without founder
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.