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The Black Canon will host "Art of the Ages," a benefit, exhibit and brunch experience to preserve Black art and history, on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Taylor'd Garden in Livonia.
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The Metro: Black film history treasures coming to Livonia

Dorothy Jones October 7, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that the benefit event was being held at the Redford...

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The Metro Events Guide: Detroit Story Fest, Woodbridge Porch Concerts + more

Jenny Sherman October 4, 2024

The sun is shining and the air is crisp — making for a perfect weekend to get into some fall...

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Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division. The all-Black Army regiments were among the first rangers in what later became the National Park Service.
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The Metro: Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers history at Rouge Park blues festival

John Filbrandt October 4, 2024

The Detroit Parks Coalition's Freedom Arts Festival is celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday at Rouge Park with a family-friendly...

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"The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America," by Aaron Robertson.
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The Metro: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia

John Filbrandt October 1, 2024

For many Black Americans, the idea of religion intersects with freedom in a complicated way. Enslaved Africans came to this...

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Two women with opposing views hold signs that read "Unborn lives matter" and "Keep your beliefs out of my healthcare."
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit advances ordinance setting protest restrictions at health clinics

Sarah Cwiek, Sascha Raiyn October 1, 2024

Detroit is another step closer to passing an ordinance that would put some limits on protesters outside health care facilities.Subscribe...

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"My Black Country," is the latest book from Detroit author and songwriter Alice Randall, released April 9, 2024.
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Created Equal: Detroiter’s new memoir details Black roots of country music

Cary Junior II October 1, 2024

Detroit music and the people who make it are often associated with soulful, funky and bluesy sounds. But very rarely...

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Black Artists Archive Founder Dr. Kelli Morgan (left) poses with "The Metro" host Tia Graham at WDET Studios on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history

John Filbrandt September 30, 2024

Art is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, but a lot of Black stories get overlooked, particularly in Detroit. ...

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Detroit Public Schools students walk through a school hallway.
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Meet the candidates running for 3 seats on the Detroit school board

Lori Higgins September 30, 2024

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.Nearly two dozen people are...

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Detroit summer skyline with a rainbow.
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Detroit Evening Report: Hurricane Helene impacts Detroit; Gratiot gets funding boost and more

Hernz Laguerre September 27, 2024

Friday on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the remnants of Hurricane Helene bringing strong winds and rain to the...

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Parker's Alley in Bloom will take place Sept. 26-29 in Detroit, featuring beautiful flower installations.
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The Metro Events Guide: Parker’s Alley in Bloom, Detroit Black Film Festival + more

Jenny Sherman September 26, 2024

There's an exciting array of events to check out in the metro Detroit area this week, from a weekend-long celebration...

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The newly renovated Roosevelt Park eliminated the road to create a unified park with lush gardens, swings, tables and walking paths.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit recognized for ‘blight to beauty’ projects; UAW, Ford make tentative deal + more

Bre'Anna Tinsley September 26, 2024

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss recent honors given to the city of Detroit for two "blight...

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Created Equal: The difficulties of paying (and getting paid) for child care in the US

David Leins September 26, 2024

The cost of child care is an enormous financial burden for parents and guardians of young children in the United...

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