Detroit Evening Report: Black velvet art exhibit at Michigan Historical Museum
The Michigan Historical Museum is showcasing black velvet paintings and their ties to Latino History in a new exhibit. “Black Velvet: A Rasquache Aesthetic”...
Detroit Evening Report: VERDAD disinformation monitoring tool, plus local events
Over the holidays, we’re sharing some of the stories Detroit Evening Report hosts produced for the radio this year. Today we...
Detroit Evening Report: DTE faces protest over push for AI data center
State energy regulators heard from people last night who oppose a large data center project near Saline. The Michigan Public...
VERDAD disinformation monitoring AI tool receives grant to expand services
Wayne State University Law School’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights received a $350,000 grant to expand a disinformation...
The Metro: Colorism and the Latino community
Colorism is defined in the Oxford dictionary as "prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among...
Bagley-West Vernor Corridor nominated for historic designation
Detroit City Council’s Historic Designation Advisory board is nominating the Bagley-West Vernor commercial district in Southwest Detroit for the National...
The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...