Rev. Charles G. Adams served a half-century as pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, growing membership from the hundreds to nearly 10,000. A two-day celebration of life is set for Dec. 14-15.
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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MGM Grand workers ratify new contract, end casino strike
Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted Saturday to ratify a new contract with MGM after 47 days on strike.
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Culture Canvas: A day for giving
It’s #GivingNewsDay! Check out the latest issue of BridgeDetroit’s art and culture digest
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New sculpture in Wayne State district to feature ‘Sounds of Detroit’
The Michigan Department of Transportation wants the public to help select 10 Detroit-centric songs that will be part of an upcoming art installation.
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Hollywood, MotorCity casino workers ratify new contract, MGM Grand still on strike
Union members with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino Hotel came to an agreement Sunday, while workers at MGM Grand Detroit rejected the proposed deal, said the Detroit Casino Council.
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City photographer releases book capturing ‘Only in Detroit’ moments
The 96-page hardcover book features late Supremes member Mary Wilson at the Brewster Projects, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during visits to Detroit and rapper Big Sean receiving the key to the city.
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Detroit district fires Moses Field principal accused of covering up abuse claims
The Detroit school board voted Tuesday to fire the principal at Moses Field principal after the school was under investigation earlier this year for incidents of abuse.
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Culture Canvas: Film costumes at the Wright
BridgeDetroit’s art and culture digest
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‘Black Panther’ costumes and more on display at new Wright Museum exhibit
The “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” exhibit features more than 60 pieces from films the Oscar winner has worked on.
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Detroiter Willie Mae Gaskin is ‘mother of the east side’
Faith, community engagement and helping others are Willie Mae Gaskin’s life mission. Since moving to the West End neighborhood in the 1960s, she has become a beloved ‘community mother’ on Detroit’s east side.