Why ‘Parasite’s Oscar Wins Matter
The 92nd Academy Awards took place last night and it was one to remember, especially for Parasite, winner of Best...
At 92-Years-Old, Can the Academy Awards Still Learn New Tricks?
The 92nd annual Academy Awards are happening this Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC. One of the biggest storylines in...
After ‘American Dirt’ Controversy, Will Publishers Embrace Minority Authors?
Recently, a firestorm ensued after the publication of a book titled “American Dirt." It’s a story about a Mexican mother...
Brighton Gardens: The Idlewild Inspired Community You’ve Never Heard Of
You may have heard about Idlewild, the resort community up north often called "Michigan’s black Eden." But there are smaller...
How Trigger Warnings Could Worsen Anxiety Among Students
By now you’ve likely heard the term "trigger warning." It’s become an increasingly common disclaimer at the start of any...
Metro Detroit Concerts: Emma Guzman, Djangophonique, The Whiskey Charmers, Omar S
Photo via Trevor Naud Welcome to “Milo Minute,” the 60 seconds (or thereabouts) you need to find a local show...
Sphinx Competition at Orchestra Hall Highlights Diversity in Classical Music
The 23rd annual Sphinx Competition will fill Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Saturday night. This national competition provides a space...
Mandy Patinkin, Performing At Fisher Theatre, Sings ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ On CultureShift
From 7-years-old performing at a synagogue in the southside of Chicago to making his way to Detroit to sing at the Fisher Theatre,...
Motown’s Lamont Dozier Started as a Janitor. Then He Wrote 500 Songs.
In The Groove is WDET's award-winning series that highlights the music that has defined the lives of creatives from all...
Comedian Erica Rhodes Looks for Love in the Cars of Strangers
Erica Rhodes released her debut stand-up album “Sad Lemon” last year, reaching #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. But her...
New Evidence May Free Detroit Artist After 50 Years Behind Bars
Metro Times In 1973, Ray Gray was a talented young artist and athlete in Detroit. But in February of that...
The Art of Losing Someone
Ryan Patrick Hooper How do artists remember their dead? For the friends of Stretch Adam, it was about following in...