Where to celebrate Juneteenth 2022 in metro Detroit
From film screenings to family-friendly festivals, many cities and organizations are hosting Juneteenth events this year. Juneteenth commemorates June 19th,...
Photos: Wayne State University kicks off Juneteenth celebration
Wayne State University kicked off its 2022 WSU Juneteenth Opening Celebration on Monday with African performances, a voter registration drive,...
Who has access to cash in the city? Black Leaders Detroit aims to widen the pot
Dwan Dandridge founded Black Leaders Detroit in 2019 to help increase access to cash for Black entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders in...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Including more residents in the city-planning process
There are a bunch of new development projects in Detroit. That includes more bike lanes, street lights and the Joe...
How harnessing your sense of smell can enrich your life
Sweet scents like vanilla can be very comforting while lavender aromas can help chill you out, Terees Western says. Terees...
One Small Step is asking people to connect with those they disagree with
Most experts and lay people agree that Americans are polarized. They don’t just disagree on what issues affect the U.S....
Thai-American Street Food Festival is a celebration of cultures
The Thai-American Street Food Festival is happening this weekend and organizers say it's more than a place to enjoy delicious...
Minority communities face greater disparities for mental health care, local psychiatrist says
Despite focused efforts, access to mental health services is limited for minority communities across Metro Detroit. Asra Hamzavi is an...
Urban gardens don’t lead to gentrification in Detroit, study says
Researchers at the University of Michigan say urban gardens in Detroit don't necessarily lead to gentrification. But they are concerned...
Festival celebrates Metro Detroit’s Chinese community
On a recent Saturday, a group of teenagers strike gongs and big bass drums while lions dance. They’re not real...
Bridge Detroit: Why a part of Rouge Park was recently set on fire
A grassy field in Rouge Park – Detroit’s largest park – was recently on fire. But it wasn’t an accident,...
Bangladeshi American Tania Begum shares journey of becoming a community pharmacist
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michigan is home to the third-largest community of Bangladeshi Americans. Bangladesh...
