‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop
Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...
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‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop
Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...
The Metro: Why Dearborn amended its dust ordinance with stricter standards
Fugitive dust — it sounds like bad air gone awry. And honestly, that’s not such a bad characterization.Fugitive dust is...
The Metro: New exhibit tells history of Jewish community living in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood
Detroit's Black Bottom community has received a lot of attention over the past year — in part because of the...
The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories
The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...
The Metro: Cinco de Mayo history and celebrations in Southwest Detroit
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day that commemorates a significant event in Mexican history. On May 5, 1862, the...
The Metro: Dreamz Two Reality basketball game to showcase Detroit’s hoop talents
For some, basketball is just a fun sport to play. But for others, it’s a ticket to a better future. Several...
The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role
Poet Laureates have been a tradition in societies dating back to ancient Greece, providing a way for countries, states and...
The Metro: Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest reveals top 4 finalists for $100K grand prize
For over a decade, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has positioned itself as a small business incubator in...
The Metro: Black Tech Saturdays helping Detroiters succeed in expanding field
The tech field is continuing to expand its reach, especially as more industries adopt automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. But these...
The Metro: Detroit’s Civil War history, uncovered
In 1863, as the Civil War raged on, then-President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation. Following the speech, about 1,000 Black...
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening. The seven...
The Metro: ShotStopper program creating community change in Detroit
For a long time, Detroit has had a bad rap for being a violent place. The homicide rate peaked in the...