The Metro: Andre Barker paints Black life as resistance in ‘Rest Is’ exhibit
Artist Andre Barker is a Detroit born and bred painter. Since graduating from Wayne State University and Columbia College Chicago,...
Cary Junior II
Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
The Metro: New book chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s work outside of the South
The Civil Rights Movement is largely remembered for its actions in the South, but segregation was a nationwide issue. Dr....
The Metro: Detroit residents honor detained loved ones
Immigration enforcement over the last year has become a lot more visible. Late last year, four Detroit students and their...
The Metro: How the Lions fell short of their Superbowl expectations
The Lions entered the 2025 NFL season with the highest expectations possible: win the Superbowl. They unfortunately fell short of...
The Metro: ‘Default Day’ could save you money in the new year
In January, it's customary to establish resolutions or set goals for the year. But behavioral economists believe we could do...
The Metro: How movies set in metro Detroit depict it
Michigan has been the setting for thousands of films. At one point, the state encouraged movie makers through incentives to...
The Metro: The life and legacy of the Packard Plant
After decades of decay, Detroit’s historic Packard Plant could be on the road to redevelopment. The city announced a letter...
The Metro: Renowned performers put on holiday show with Detroit students
As we draw closer to the Christmas season holiday cheer is right around the corner. What better way to bring...
The Metro: How a crime fighting cyborg inspired a generation
The Eastern Market just got a guardian to watch over the site. The Robocop statue commemorating the 80s sci-fi film...
The Metro: What Black Michiganders say their communities need
What policies do Black residents in Michigan want to see?The Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institute measured the...
The Metro: Arab Orchestra founder says music fosters greater unity
After a family trip to Syria at the tender age of ten, Michael Ibrahim’s parents handed him an oud. The...
The Metro: Gambling reporter discusses the role video games play in the industry
The vast majority of popular online games like Roblox, Genshin Impact, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have in-game currency, encouraging players...