The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making
Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...
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The Metro: Detroit native Darnell Davis on the art and joy of wig making
Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries. Designing...
The Metro: Wayne State genealogy workshop offers tips for tracing lineage of Black Americans
Wayne State University is offering a genealogy workshop focused on the lineage of enslaved Black Americans as part of its...
The Metro: As bombs fall in the Middle East, Detroit’s diaspora braces for what comes next
The night skies over Tehran have been flashing with fire since Israeli jets began piercing Iranian airspace. They have been...
The Metro: Will USWNT’s progress influence parity in women’s soccer?
Men’s sports have dominated the media for decades, but that trend is shifting. The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT),...
The Metro: Some metro Detroit families balance on the edge as SNAP faces deep cuts
In a nation where supermarkets are filled from floor to ceiling, a single missed phone call can empty a family's...
The Metro: Kronk boxing gym returning to Detroit
Detroit has produced some of the world's greatest boxers, largely thanks to Kronk Gym. Kronk was established in 1971 by...
The Metro: State awards Friends of the Detroit River grant to mitigate Ecorse Creek flooding
There are some areas in metro Detroit that experience significant flooding almost every time the region gets heavy rains. One...
The Metro: Some residents express concerns over security changes at Detroit transit centers
The city of Detroit launched new safety measures at the Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers last month, including...
The Metro: Closing the accessibility gap for metro Detroit voters
Some Michiganders will begin casting ballots in the state's Aug. 4 primary election as early as next week, with absentee...
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: The commercialization of Pride Month
It's been more than 50 years since the first Pride march took place in New York City in 1970, commemorating...
The Metro: What role will the US play in Israel’s conflict with Iran?
On Friday, Israel launched attacks on Iran, intending to hit Iran’s uranium enrichment site, where it is building nuclear arms,...