The bronze statue in Hart Plaza was created by Utah-based sculptor Stan Watts, who is known for statues of figures from Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman to George Floyd.
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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Bates Academy cuts ‘premier’ music program and beloved teacher
DPSCD music teacher Kay Thomas is one of three teachers being transferred out of Bates Academy due to budget cuts. Thomas argues that in her case other factors are at play.
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Markuis Cartwright works to inspire next generation of Detroit leaders
The 23-year-old Detroit native and MSU graduate shares poetry on gun violence, family and experiences he hopes will inspire others to ‘read and relate.’
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Detroit institutions, organizations celebrate Juneteenth with festivals and more
Juneteenth events will be held by The City of Detroit, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and several other institutions and organizations in the city.
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Detroit school board approves 2023-24 budget that cuts 300 jobs
The end of federal COVID relief aid prompts belt-tightening to account for declining enrollment, but Vitti says few employees will face forced layoffs.
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Detroit photographer Bre’Ann White is ready for the next phase
“Dance of Black Man,” Bre’Ann White’s new photo exhibit, recently premiered at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history.
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It’s Motor City Pride weekend: What to expect
Motor City Pride 2023 offers a lineup of 200 performers, a parade, and other events at Hart Plaza.
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Palmer Park Art Fair celebrates 10th anniversary with music, storytelling
The free event will feature more than 100 artists from across the Midwest, including teen and emerging artists from metro Detroit.
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Detroit Boys and Girls Club behind youth murals for the Grand Prix
The murals will be placed on the safety walls surrounding the race circuit in front of the viewing platforms on Jefferson Avenue, which will be open to fans for free all weekend.
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Waka Flocka Flame, Xzibit, Twista bringing summer shows to The Aretha
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre will mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with two summer concerts for fans of old school and new school rap.