The Metro: Detroit’s cultural exports go beyond cars and techno—it’s the blueprint for free public museums
The city of Detroit is connected to larger cultural movements throughout its history. Yet, most people don’t realize the first...
The city of Detroit is connected to larger cultural movements throughout its history. Yet, most people don’t realize the first...
Women-led organizations marched on Washington to be heard during their historic efforts to achieve social, political and economic equality. Yet,...
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Why does that framing always skip over what we survived? Or how we're...
Detroit gave the world its sound. The world never gave Detroit its theaters back. Detroit has a pattern. It creates...
You've heard about it. You probably think you understand what's going on with "Incel" culture. Maybe you picture men with...
Langston Hughes is one of the most recognized names in American literature, and that celebration came with a cost. The...
The Howard Family Bookstore is a dream realized for Detroit native Jerjuan Howard. He created the non-profit aimed at supporting...
Some cities raise you. Detroit claims you. That’s true for so many who’ve called this city home. It starts early,...
From the stage to classrooms and even inside senior living communities, creativity belongs to everyone, at every age. Michigan Stage...
BasBlue is a community driven nonprofit rooted in Detroit. Its goal is to reimagine what opportunity can look like for...
Moments like right now in our world is when art becomes more than expression. It acts as a witness to...
We talk a lot about youth voices on The Metro. And we consistently ask the question, are we actually listening...