Black film history Archives

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The 1943 American musical film, "Stormy Weather," starring Lena Horne and Bill Robinson, will be among the films screened at the Black Canon event at Motor City Cinema Society on Feb. 3.

The Metro: A treasure of Black film history at Motor City Cinema Society

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham January 30, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Late Detroiter James Wheeler’s love for media grew from his early...

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Theresa Cordon, Natalie Albrecht May 5, 2026

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Nargis Rahman May 4, 2026

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Darren Revell May 4, 2026

A women is singing into a microphone while playing guitar. She is on stage with hazy lighting.

Acoustic Café: In-studio guest – newcomer Amelia Day, plus past archive covers from Norah Jones, Grant Lee Phillips and much more!

Rob Reinhart May 4, 2026

An album cover featuring four band members

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Album anniversaries for the month of May from The Raconteurs, Marvin Gaye and more!