Remembering Longtime Wayne County Commissioner Jewel Ware
Jewel Ware, the longest serving member of the Wayne County Commission, died suddenly yesterday of what is reported to be a...
Help Detroit’s Small Businesses By Shopping Locally This Holiday Season
Third Wave Music We're well into a holiday season unlike any other, one which comes after nine months of social restrictions due...
Dr. Haki Madhubuti’s New Poetry Collection is a Thank You to Black Women
In the aftermath of Malcolm X’s assassination in 1965, the tone of the Black artists changed. The need to reshape and define the aesthetic...
Detroit Artist Sydney James’ New Exhibition Celebrates Essential Workers
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the nation, many people considered “essential workers” have had to battle the virus...
Survey Shows Metro Detroiters Plan to Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season
Michigan consumers are prioritizing the support of local businesses this holiday season, according to a recent survey conducted by Accenture....
Why Contact Tracing Is Failing In Michigan
One of the government’s best weapons against COVID-19 is its ability to trace the spread of the virus. However, here in Michigan,...
Detroit’s Hardcore Punk Scene Comes Alive in “Dope, Hookers and Pavement” Documentary
The Motor City has provided many soundtracks to the rest of the world from gospel to Motown and electronic genres...
“Waging Change” Doc Shines Light on Tipped Workers, Who Make $3.67 An Hour In Michigan
The minimum wage for tipped workers in Michigan is $3.67. Starting in January 2021, that will go up to $3.75....
New Documentary Is Love Letter To Flint’s Hometown Hero MC Breed
Detroit musicians have a long history of influencing musicians and musical genres around the globe. But when you go an...
Always Tip Your Server, and Other Restaurant Etiquette
The restaurant industry has been hit hard as a result of COVID-19, and though it is still unclear when it...
Hospice of Michigan Volunteer Shares Her Caregiving Experience During the Pandemic
At the center of hospice care is the goal to provide comfort, peace and a sound quality of life for patients in the...
Patients With Pre-existing Conditions At Higher Risk If They Contract COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Michigan, doctors are reminding patients with preexisting conditions to take...