The Metro: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America. In March 1965, Reverend Dr....
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The Metro: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America. In March 1965, Reverend Dr....
The Metro: A warm community event brings artists together at the LOVE Building
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. This has been one of the coldest weeks of winter, but...
The Metro: Black history is Detroit’s history
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. It's Black History Month, and we want to recognize that Detroit...
The Metro: Exploring the ties between Detroit music and the Black church
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit is one of the most important music cities in America. ...
The Metro: Funding is running out for ShotStopper crime reduction program
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. ShotStoppers is Detroit’s most prized crime reduction program. For a little...
The Metro: Edovo Foundation connects incarcerated people to education and information
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The recent film “Sing Sing” is giving viewers a lot to think...
The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every profession. It can help gain insights...
The Metro: Library cards go beyond just books
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The public library is more than a place that houses books...
The Metro: Detroit Metro Airport might be getting a cigar lounge
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re celebrating a belated Valentine’s Day today and bringing you a...
The Metro: New study shows “gamified learning” could improve youth literacy
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Reading is one of the most beneficial life skills one can...
The Metro: Climate change is impacting weather patterns and snow days
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Snow days are when school districts close schools for a day...
The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC in March. Buzzed...