The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy
From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr. dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...
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The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy
From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr. dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...
The Metro: Michigan Shakespeare Festival cancels 2025 season over funding cuts
Many arts organizations across the state of Michigan are struggling to balance their budgets after the Trump administration’s recent blows...
The Metro: Detroit youth shine at Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp
Finding enriching child care options can often be a challenge for parents during the summer months, especially for those looking...
The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change
Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...
The Metro: The beloved coach behind Detroit’s biggest track stars
D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a...
The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer
For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...
The Metro: DIA to add Tiff Massey’s work to permanent collection
The Detroit Institute of Arts is a world-renowned museum. But, but how many pieces in its collection are made by...
The Metro: Detroit DJ Ember LaFiamma is among techno’s next wave
Ember LaFiamma is part of the future Detroit promised. She grew up in the city surrounded by the sound —...
The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center remains focused on uplifting Black artists despite NEA cuts
Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling...
The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...
The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings
Movement began in 2000 as a grassroots tribute to Detroit’s role in the birth of techno — a massive event...
The Metro: Michigan sickle cell research faces uncertain future with CDC cuts
The Trump administration eliminated a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that focused on blood disorders such...
