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.
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Taking a moment for George Floyd
Black Gen Z Detroiters will share testimonials about how George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent protests shaped their lives.
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In photos: Cartoons & Stereo at Big Pink Detroit
Cartoons & Stereo celebrated Detroit’s growing skateboarding scene while spotlighting artists who push the boundaries of hip-hop and alternative music.
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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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Moondog Cafe’s grand opening brings experimental music to Detroit’s west side
The listening lounge and concert cafe for Detroit’s music creatives and community opens April 5 with an all-day celebration.
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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.
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Black Bottom Archives celebrates 10th year with exhibit
Titled, “10 Years Back, 10 Years Forward,” the display shows the organization’s evolution, from a Tumblr page to a growing community archive.
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From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
Hip-hop and house are both distinctly Black American artforms that originated on the streets and dance floors of U.S. cities.
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Jim Dandy Ski Club began as haven for Black people, now welcome to everyone
Members are from all walks of life — teachers, political leaders, doctors, engineers, lawyers, factory workers.
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Detroit filmmakers come together to open Southfield film studio
The Collective Studios will officially open 4 p.m. Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Southfield headquarters.