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Youth and staffers of InsideOut Literary Arts visit one of the 30 billboards featuring poems from young poets.

Op-Ed: Unapologetically poetic

by Suma Karaman Rosen June 3, 2025 6:00 amJune 2, 2025 2:33 pm

The 30 billboards represent the 30 years that InsideOut Literary Arts has been using poetry to inspire and equip young people.

Yusef Bunchy Shakur is the founder of community center the Mama Akua Community House. The Detroiter was also recently appointed the new executive director for social justice nonprofit Michigan Roundtable For Just Communities, becoming the first Black and formerly incarcerated person to lead the organization.

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Yusef Bunchy Shakur reflects on life as he takes on top role for Michigan nonprofit

by Micah Walker May 28, 2025 6:00 amMay 28, 2025 4:04 pm

The educator, author and filmmaker, who earned a Ph.D and released a documentary about his life, was recently appointed as the new executive director ofMichigan Roundtable For Just Communities.

"What’s Changed, What’s Not Changed? A George Floyd Moment" will be held Saturday, May 31.

Taking a moment for George Floyd

by Bridge staff May 25, 2025 8:00 amMay 23, 2025 10:57 am

Black Gen Z Detroiters will share testimonials about how George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent protests shaped their lives.

A group of Cartoons and Stereo attendees dance to "Candy" by Cameo during the festival at Big Pink Detroit.

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In photos: Cartoons & Stereo at Big Pink Detroit

by Quinn Banks May 19, 2025 2:23 pmMay 19, 2025 2:23 pm

Cartoons & Stereo celebrated Detroit’s growing skateboarding scene while spotlighting artists who push the boundaries of hip-hop and alternative music.

Nonprofit Black Bottom Archives and project Black Her Stories are partnering for the event, “With Love and Flowers,” a collage and creative writing workshop paying tribute to Detroit matriarchs.

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Detroit organizations team up to honor Black matriarchs

by Micah Walker March 28, 2025 8:00 amMarch 27, 2025 4:59 pm

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.

Little Fly (Indira Edwards) during their performance at Moondog Cafe on March 24, 2025.

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Moondog Cafe’s grand opening brings experimental music to Detroit’s west side

by Jena Brooker March 26, 2025 5:05 pmMarch 26, 2025 7:53 pm

The listening lounge and concert cafe for Detroit’s music creatives and community opens April 5 with an all-day celebration.

Jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran is the Artist-in-Residence for the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival.

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Jason Moran, Jazz Fest’s artist-in-residence, has a plan for Detroit

by Micah Walker March 25, 2025 6:30 amMarch 24, 2025 8:59 pm

Moran will support Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s educational initiatives for students and community engagement activities.

Lex Draper Garcia (left) is Black Bottom Archives co-executive director of community engagement and programs, while Marcia Black (right) is its co-executive director of archives and education. The organization opened its newest exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum earlier this month celebrating BBA's 10th anniversary.

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Black Bottom Archives celebrates 10th year with exhibit

by Micah Walker February 18, 2025 6:30 amFebruary 18, 2025 7:59 am

Titled, “10 Years Back, 10 Years Forward,” the display shows the organization’s evolution, from a Tumblr page to a growing community archive.

Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop.

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From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture

by Joycelyn Wilson February 2, 2025 8:00 amJanuary 31, 2025 2:53 pm

Hip-hop and house are both distinctly Black American artforms that originated on the streets and dance floors of U.S. cities.

Kensington Moorehead, left, 6, of Birmingham, looks to another skier as she rides a chairlift back up a hill ahead of her mother, Wadette Bradford, bottom left, of Birmingham, and instructor Mike Hartman during a lesson at a casual ski outing with other members of the Detroit-based Jim Dandy Ski Club at the Otsego Resort in Gaylord on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

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Jim Dandy Ski Club began as haven for Black people, now welcome to everyone

by Ryan Garza January 31, 2025 3:45 pmJanuary 31, 2025 3:45 pm

Members are from all walks of life — teachers, political leaders, doctors, engineers, lawyers, factory workers.