The Metro: A new book details the political mind of poet Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes is one of the most recognized names in American literature, and that celebration came with a cost. The...
The Metro: The next generation of poets connect and compete at Detroit Youth Poetry Slam
We talk a lot about youth voices on The Metro. And we consistently ask the question, are we actually listening...
The Metro: The silence around Sudan, and a poet trying to break it
Four years in, the war in Sudan has produced the largest displacement crisis in the world. Nearly 14 million people...
Visions: Women’s History Month Vol. 4
This week on Visions is my last Women's History Month episode. It's been really fun to listen to, do research about,...
The Metro: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with a new move and new programs
For almost 30 years now, InsideOut Literary Arts has helped countless Detroit students find a love and passion for creative...
MI Local: Mara Wanna Performs ‘Everything That I Love,’ plus new poetry from John Freeman + more
Sample every genre under the sun, all from homegrown Michigan artists, on MI Local!This week, we had two in-studio guests...
‘Detroit to Gloryland’ takes local students back to Yosemite
Detroit Outdoors has taken a group of students and teachers to Yosemite National Park for the second time.The Detroit to...
The Metro: Student success program hosting jazz and poetry fundraiser
A Wayne State success program is providing an evening of jazz an poetry to raise money.The Crockett-Lumumba Scholars provides assistance...
The Metro: Multitalented Jessie Reyez talks artistry and more ahead of Detroit tour stop
Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in...
The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
Literacy rates in Michigan lag behind the national average, with the pandemic making things even more difficult for students —...
The Metro Events Guide: Record Store Day, the All Things Detroit market + more
This week, we’ve got excuses to shop local and performances across genres. Plus, some upcoming events you won’t want to...
The Metro: Detroit Youth Poetry Con shining light on young writers
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There’s power in writing. Whether it's to jot down a few...