The Metro: A multi-year exhibition honors the legacy of Detroit’s Classical Roots
The music once sung by enslaved Africans is foundational to modern Christian and Gospel music. The music that was once...
The Metro: An outdoor exhibition tackles ICE enforcement and lives lost
Right now, across the country, communities are facing growing pressure from the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
The Metro: Detroit hip hop hits the stage at this year’s SXSW
Detroit’s musical contributions can not be denied. Musicians from across the globe have planted roots here in Detroit that have...
The Metro: New exhibition honors the life and legacy of photographer Leni Sinclair.
They called her the girl behind the camera, but make no mistake, Leni Sinclair wasn’t standing in anyone’s shadow. She was...
The Metro: Books on Black love deserve space in the romance genre
For generations, we’ve all heard fairy tale love stories. We learn early on in life who gets to be loved...
The Metro: ‘As I Die and Wheeze’ at Planet Ant reminds people to laugh in hard times
"As I Die and Wheeze" is a melodramatic comedy following the impact a death has on the family. Southern twin sisters,...
The Metro: How religion compelled Harriet Tubman to fight for freedom
What do you know about Harriet Tubman, her life and contribution to helping others escape enslavement? What is known comes...
The Metro: Two films highlight the connective power of food
Food is a connection to the past and a living memory. It has a way of reminding the senses that...
The Metro: Sacred Spaces highlights Black art galleries and institutions during Black History Month
Sacred Spaces is more than a tour, it’s a celebration of cultural stewardship, collaboration, and the powerful role Black creatives...
The Metro: Expert tips for keeping kids safe online
On this episode of The Metro, we tackled a really serious topic: online child exploitation. It’s a criminal act that...
The Metro: ‘Unseen’ highlights the immediate crisis of missing Black girls
According to the National Crime Information Center more than 271,000 girls and women were reported missing in 2022 alone. 36%...
The Metro: Why is there so much Backlash against Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance?
This Sunday is Super Bowl LX. Usually, the teams playing would be the be the main topic of discussion. Yet,...
