The Metro: The Wright Museum celebrates 60 years
Founder Dr. Charles H. Wright was well known throughout the city, having worked in the maternity ward of the Hutzel...
The Metro: The Wright Museum celebrates 60 years
Founder Dr. Charles H. Wright was well known throughout the city, having worked in the maternity ward of the Hutzel...
The Metro Events Guide: Poetry readings, outdoor festivals and more
This week's events range from relaxing sound baths and poetry readings to high-energy concerts and festivals. Plus, a celebration for...
The Metro Events Guide: Global celebrations and good trouble
The Concert of Colors is back in full swing, but it's not the only global festival in town. This week,...
The Metro: African World Festival returns to the heart of Detroit
The African World Festival is an annual event hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. It’s...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Black History Month in Detroit this weekend
This week, we're kicking off Black History Month with several ways to celebrate, from dance parties to museum exhibitions.Plus, watch...
The Metro: Black history is celebrated year round at the Charles H. Wright Museum
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Charles Wright Museum of African-American History is one of the...
The Metro Events Guide: How to spend MLK Weekend in Detroit
This week, we’ve got celebrations honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., new museum exhibitions and exciting musical performances to...
The Metro Events Guide: The Auto Show, fiery festivals and freebies to check out this weekend
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2025 strong with the Auto Show’s return to its original January time slot, a fiery...
The Metro: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia
For many Black Americans, the idea of religion intersects with freedom in a complicated way. Enslaved Africans came to this...
The Metro: Roger Guenveur Smith brings acclaimed solo performances to the Wright
The Charles H. Wright Museum is hosting a series of carefully curated lectures by both nationally-recognized and local performers. The...