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Detroit 2025 Tiny Desk Contest performers Aisha Ellis (from left), Nadim Azzam and B'Witches.
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MI Local: Premieres from Remnants, Nancy Friday, WICCANS + more Sounds Like Detroit contenders

Jeff Milo July 2, 2025

Depending on when you're reading this, you may only have a matter of hours in which to cast YOUR vote...

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Charde Goins, editor-in-chief of Divine Magazine, a fashion magazine in Detroit.
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The Metro: Black-owned Divine Magazine putting spotlight on Detroit fashion

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 30, 2025

A newly founded Black-owned magazine in Detroit is trying to show its readers that everyone can live a life of...

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Detroit arts innovators Njia Kai (left) and Dr. George Shirley (right) will be honored for their contributions to Black arts & culture this Sunday at the Garden Theater.
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The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 27, 2025

Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...

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Dancers Angela Lugo (from left), Sheila Royster and Celia Benvenutti performed with Ozzie Rivera and Rican Struction at the 2024 Concert of Colors.
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The Metro: Concert of Colors to showcase Tejano rhythms in southwest Detroit

Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 26, 2025

Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe. This year the rhythm is beating...

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A concert at Rouge Park
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The Metro Events Guide: Cultural celebrations for parks, people and patriotism

Sophia Jozwiak, Marie Sanders June 26, 2025

This week, we're celebrating lots of different aspects of our community, from the people who make things happen to the...

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In The Groove: New music from Hannah Cohen, Joviale, Hotline TNT, LL Burns

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 25, 2025

An immaculately heavy does of new music, including a candidate for song of the summer from Hannah Cohen, plus fresh...

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The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey, The Metro June 25, 2025

Detroit comedian Melanie Hearn is one of the most unique voices in stand up. Opening up for seasoned comedians like...

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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making

Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, The Metro June 24, 2025

Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
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The Metro Events Guide: More Juneteenth celebrations, the Ford Fireworks and more

Sophia Jozwiak June 19, 2025

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.Plus,...

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In The Groove: The return of Howdy Fest, plus new music from David Byrne, Madison McFerrin

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 18, 2025

Our friends from the 4th annual Howdy Fest stop by to talk about the importance of carving out queer space...

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The Motown Museum announced it will pause public tours for a year beginning Oct. 1, as it moves into the final phase of the museum's expansion.
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Detroit Evening Report: Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion

Jerome Vaughn June 18, 2025

The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that...

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The Metro Events Guide: Juneteenth celebrations, local artistry and more

Sophia Jozwiak, Marie Sanders June 12, 2025

From cookouts to concerts, here are a few ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Detroit this week.Plus, a chance to attend...

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