Poet Ross Gay Discusses How The Pandemic Has Given “The Book Of Delights” New Meaning
The 2021 Midwest Literary Walk is a virtual event on Saturday, April 24. Among the acclaimed authors speaking is Ross Gay, a...
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Kresge Foundation in Detroit Powers Up New Transmitter for WDET
If you've been listening to WDET for the past few months, you have heard about our need for a new transmitter....
Author Azar Nafisi on How Writers Become Witness to the Truth and the Power That Can Wield
On Saturday, April 24, The Chelsea District Library will host the 11th annual Midwest Literary Walk. Typically set in downtown...
Biden’s New Environmental Justice Advisory Council Prioritizes Intersectional Approach to Climate Issues
It's Earth Day, and to celebrate the Biden administration is announcing new plans to address infrastructure, climate change and environmental...
Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson Is Aiming for a 90% Campus Vaccination Rate
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout Michigan has dampened hopes of a prompt return to normalcy. Schools and universities...
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges. Now What?
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in charges related to the death of George Floyd. Below is...
The Pandemic Has Been a Boon for Michigan’s Budding Marijuana Industry
It’s 4/20, a day for cannabis enthusiasts to celebrate their natural substance of choice. It’s been more than two years since...
“Shout” Author Laurie Halse Anderson Says Writing for Kids and Teens Helped Her Reclaim Her Voice
The Midwest Literary Walk typically takes place every April in downtown Chelsea, but this year the Michigan-based event is adapting...
Vaccinating Detroit’s Homeless Population Against COVID-19 Proves Challenging
At this point in the COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan, many prioritized groups such as health care workers, those who live in...
Are America’s Wild Spaces Due For A Cultural Reckoning?
National parks have long been viewed as American treasures. They feel even more important now, during the pandemic, with natural...
The Pandemic Has Been Devastating. But There Are Some Things We Might Miss.
The pandemic caused widespread grief in almost every aspect of life. Still, there's a sense of comfort that comes with "hunkering down" and...
Dr. Khaldun on Michigan’s COVID-19 Surge: “Certainly, This Is a Case for Stronger Public Health Orders”
The state's top doctor, Michigan Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, says the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan...