The statue was finished in 2017 but has been stuck in storage since then.
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Thanksgiving compromise to Detroit legacy: Sweet Potato Sensations carries on after loss of patriarch
This holiday season, one family member is noticeably absent from the hustle and bustle of the daily operations — co-founderJeffery Thomas.
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‘We all need community:’ Q&A with Detroit Repertory Theatre director Antoine McKay
Actor and Inkster native Antoine McKay is making his directorial debut with the play “Primary Trust,” which focuses on Black mental health.
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This Detroiter built her career on ‘the art of giving’
Since 2017, Bettye Wright has spent most of her time caring for senior citizens on the city’s southeast side at a nonprofit she founded with her grandfather’s namesake.
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Midtown Detroit businesses planning new holiday experience amid Noel Night hiatus
During Noel Night’s hiatus, more than 20 Midtown businesses are coming together to host Merry Midtown on Dec. 6.
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Hannan Center art festival celebrates 100 years of ‘life, even when you mature’
The Hannan Center in Midtown is celebrating its 100th anniversary of providing services and wellness classes to seniors across metro Detroit.
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Photos: Grand opening of Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park and Detroit Harvest Fest
The Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park had its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 during the Detroit Harvest Fest and Food Truck Rally.
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Culture Canvas: Celebrating Anishinaabe art
Titled, “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” the Detroit Institute of Arts show is one of the largest presentations of contemporary indigenous art in the Midwest.
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Detroiter builds purpose through film, advocacy for Deaf community
Teddy Dorsette III is a filmmaker who has worked in various mediums and is also known for his advocacy work in the disability community.
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Sustain-A-City: Detroit reimagines sustainability through art
Detroit’s creative spirit intersects with environmental advocacy for “Sustain-A-City: A Vision for a Thriving, Resilient Detroit.” The art is showcased on billboards through Sept. 14.