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With a legendary juror, ‘Trabajadores’ show connects art, labor, Latino identity
From construction sites to canvas, a Detroit exhibition brings Latino workers into the spotlight.
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Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like
More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before.
With a legendary juror, ‘Trabajadores’ show connects art, labor, Latino identity
From construction sites to canvas, a Detroit exhibition brings Latino workers into the spotlight.
Detroit leaders reimagine summer programming with purpose, exposure, and possibility
Going beyond traditional summer camps, these Detroit leaders offer hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to careers in sustainability and motorsports.
DABO Detroit works to bridge gaps for Black residents
DABO oversees and facilitates carefully chosen programs that empower and service Detroiters like after-school programming, health services, and more.
“I said no:” A story too many women share
From silence to speaking out: honoring survivors and shedding light on the impact of violence against women.
Detroit Housing for the Future Fund returns to drive affordable housing, stable neighborhoods
The second phase of the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF) returns, offering communities across the city the opportunity for more affordable, stable neighborhoods.
Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston
A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.
The Tuba in the Laundry Room
In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.
Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron
Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Cannabis is a Schedule I drug. According to this designation, it has “a high potential for abuse”…even though millions of Americans consume it every day.
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