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Waajeed
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Waajeed is a legendary Detroit musician. Now, he wants to pass the torch to the next generation

Ryan Patrick Hooper June 15, 2022

Waajeed’s latest EP is his first slice of new music in two years. It’s called “Acts of Love Mixtape: Act...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
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Where to celebrate Juneteenth 2022 in metro Detroit

Dorothy Hernandez June 15, 2022

From film screenings to family-friendly festivals, many cities and organizations are hosting Juneteenth events this year. Juneteenth commemorates June 19th,...

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WSU Juneteenth Kickoff-9
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Photos: Wayne State University kicks off Juneteenth celebration

Nate Pappas June 14, 2022

Wayne State University kicked off its 2022 WSU Juneteenth Opening Celebration on Monday with African performances, a voter registration drive,...

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couple sitting by tree sunset
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What an ethical will is, and why you should have one

Amanda LeClaire June 14, 2022

You’re more than likely familiar with the idea of creating a will for your family and friends to have a...

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Detroit Grand Prix Felix Rosenqvist IndyCar
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Last checkered flag waves on Belle Isle

Alex McLenon June 6, 2022

With the event set to relocate, the last checkered flag has waved on the Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle...

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  • CultureShift

New queer cozy mystery novel takes place in a fictionalized Metro Detroit

Amanda LeClaire June 6, 2022

  Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright from Metro Detroit. His novels include "Remembering Christmas" and "The...

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Mary Lynn Rajskub
  • Culture & Music

What is it like to be “Fame-ish”?

Russ McNamara June 3, 2022

Mary Lynn Rajskub is not necessarily a household name - except maybe for her family and friends across southeast Michigan. ...

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Chinese festival
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Festival celebrates Metro Detroit’s Chinese community

Eli Newman May 31, 2022

On a recent Saturday, a group of teenagers strike gongs and big bass drums while lions dance. They’re not real...

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Rouge Park controlled burn
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Bridge Detroit: Why a part of Rouge Park was recently set on fire

Laura Herberg May 30, 2022

A grassy field in Rouge Park – Detroit’s largest park – was recently on fire. But it wasn’t an accident,...

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Carl Craig shares his top five Detroit techno tracks of all time

Amanda LeClaire May 27, 2022

The name Carl Craig needs little introduction in Detroit. The music legend is one of the major names in Detroit...

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Jeff Mills
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Movement headliner Jeff Mills shares why techno was birthed in Detroit

Detroit Today May 27, 2022

Although widely associated with Europe, techno music was invented in Detroit in the early nineteen eighties. Inspired by futurist ideals,...

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Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Blake Baxter, Eddie Fowlkes, Juan Atkins and Santonio Echols sit on a roof
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Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians

Ryan Patrick Hooper May 26, 2022

A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival...

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