Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine’s Day weekend offers something for every mood.
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Growing a movement: How a young Detroit dance studio stays on its feet
When three Detroit women joined forces to open a dance studio at the tail end of the pandemic, they were immediately swamped with enrollments. Since then, they've navigated challenges with community support and small business grants, making a name for themselves.
Wayne State guarantees free tuition to Michigan students with family incomes less than $70K
“Wayne State has a long history of being a university of access and opportunity, and now our commitment to making a college degree affordable comes in the form of a guarantee,” said Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson.
Wayne State to hire 30 new faculty, launch the Detroit Center for Black Studies
“Wayne State is located in the largest majority-Black city in America, and our curricula should reflect that with more courses that center the Black experience and the role that race has played in American history, culture, and society,” says Wayne State Provost Mark Kornbluh.
PHOTOS: Roller skating picks up speed in Detroit
Surrounded by fashionable murals by local artists, one of the oldest Black-owned roller rinks in the U.S. provides a vibrant space for outdoor fun. The scene at Monroe Street Midway is dominating selfies and social posts this summer.
$60M mixed-use development in Midtown on track for July opening
“Our first project team has kept Woodward West’s development on time and on budget which is quite an accomplishment in light of global supply disruptions this past year,” says Peter Cummings, executive chair and CEO of The Platform.
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
Combatting COVID-19 misinformation to prioritize safety inside a nonprofit
"It is up to us as leaders to continue fighting COVID-19 misinformation." says Carina Jackson, chief operating officer at Detroit's Mariners Inn, "by communicating with those we work with about the virus and vaccines, by setting good examples ourselves and by helping to guide people to get their information from reputable sources."
The Ron Allen Project is fired up to make a film about this influential Detroit poet and playwright
This Motor City writer spent years breaking boundaries and nurturing communities of poetry and theatre in Detroit and L.A. Now a group of friends and artistic comrades are working to create a documentary about his work.
How these Black women curators are empowering artists to tell their own stories
“We have to share our stories and then honor other women as they share theirs too. That empowers us all.”
