Micah writes about a new exhibition opening Friday at MOCAD centered on gun violence and loss. Plus, the latest arts and culture happenings in Detroit.
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.
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Love story: Detroit couple’s custard pies a national hit
Allen and Erica Love have built a national following for Love’s Custard Pies. The mom-and-pop operation is known for its pecan, chocolate and key lime pies.
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Bangladeshi arts and culture
The Bangladeshi Diaspora Exhibit is on display at the Hamtramck Historical Museum through May 11. Micah has more on how it was developed and why.
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He found his calling in masonry class. Now this Detroiter is earning national accolades for teaching it
Matthew Bracey was one of five recipients of Carhartt’s inaugural national Steel Apple award, which honors educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers.
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Michigan Central launches monthly music series
Michigan Central will kick off its new music series, Fridays at the Station with Kresge Eminent Artist Marion Hayden and emerging DJ ameera haynes. Micah talked to both artists about the collaboration and rebirth of the former train depot.
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Relaunched Pensole Lewis College aims to become Detroit’s design hub
PLC Detroit is a revamp of the Lewis College of Business, Michigan’s only historically Black college (HBCU), which operated for 75 years and served around 27,000 students before closing in 2013.
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Culture Canvas: The ‘self-preserving’ spirit of women
Micah talks with Detroit artist Shawn Renee Forman about a new photography exhibit capturing the spirit of women and girls. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Culture Canvas: Detroit’s ‘Day of Fashion’
Micah has a preview of the 6th annual Detroit Day of Fashion event. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Detroit organizations team up to honor Black matriarchs
Called “With Love and Flowers: A Tribute to Detroit’s Black Matriarchs,” the free event takes place 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the LOVE Building.
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Jason Moran, Jazz Fest’s artist-in-residence, has a plan for Detroit
Moran will support Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s educational initiatives for students and community engagement activities.