Multiple barriers impact BIPOC communities’ mental health needs
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) lack adequate...
CultureShift: Reflecting on 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Click here to view the full audio transcript » 33 years ago today, a groundbreaking win for the rights of...
CultureShift: Why doesn’t Detroit fly its flag more?
You wouldn't know Detroit has a flag just by looking around. Detroit’s flag isn’t represented much throughout the city —...
Metro Detroit Youth Day hopes to continue motivating thousands of kids at Belle Isle
The Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation hosted the 39th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day at Belle Isle earlier this month, providing...
Crossing the Lines: Waffle Café Detroit puts a spin on a breakfast staple
This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Live6 series, exploring the neighborhoods around the intersection of Six Mile...
Detroit Today: Why Detroit’s Bangladeshi and Hmong communities aren’t always considered ‘Asian American’
The Bangladeshi-American Festival in Warren, which is happening this weekend, attracts thousands of people from across the country. The Bangladeshi...
CultureShift: Stevie Wonder tribute to highlight health and wellness in the New Center area
This weekend, the College for Creative Studies is hosting a tribute to living legend Stevie Wonder. The Health, Love &...
Midtown Art Fair celebrates its second year of inclusivity in the heart of the Cultural District
The second annual Midtown Art Fair takes place Sunday, July 16 from 1-6 p.m. across from the DIA. The fair...
African World Festival celebrates 40 years at Hart Plaza this weekend
The Charles H. Wright Museum’s African World Festival turns 40 this year and the 3-day event at Hart Plaza will...
CultureShift: ‘Hood Work’ panel discussion frames art as a tool for change
Allied Media Projects’ newest speaker series kicked off last month, featuring an event happening at MOCAD later this week. The...
Detroit is a top 10 city for bicycling, but could be better
A new report says Detroit is the tenth most bikeable large city in the United States. The advocacy group PeopleForBikes...
Crossing the Lines: University District is Detroit’s fourth neighborhood to add security fee
This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Live6 series, exploring the neighborhoods around the intersection of Six Mile...