“My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” – Black Author Discovers Family’s Nazi Past

jennifer-teege.de At some point in all of our lives, we have to grapple with the darkest moments of our past --...

Borders Books Legacy Leads to Helping Local Book Sellers

An organization that started with contributions from Borders Book Store employees is now helping independent book stores across the country....

Detroit Police Commission Takes First Big Step Since Being Elected

Detroit police officers will soon have a new tool to help diffuse dangerous situations. The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has approved...

Ice Cream Truck Joins Ranks of Police Efforts

The City of Oak Park is adding an unconventional way to conduct community outreach. The city’s public safety department has...

Expanding Detroit’s Musical Legacy All Year Round

This weekend, thousands from across the globe will descend on Detroit for the Movement music festival. Could the enormous cultural...

What is the Value of Diversity in the Newsroom in 2017?

Emily Dagger/NPR How much do the media influence how we feel about each other or what we think about people...

The Milo Minute: Bevlove, Trip Metal Fest and Shigeto

Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...

How Do Toys Affect A Child’s Self-Image, View of Society?

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Recently, a two-year old girl in South Carolina went into a Target to pick out a doll. When she...

The Progressive Underground Show 215 feat. Paula Huthat (Cinema Detroit) & Sam Fotias (Paxahau – Movement Festival)

Sevdaliza Music   On tonight's episode we interview Paula Hathat, co-owner of Cinema Detroit and discuss the new movie based...

Motor City Comic Con Lets Jeannie out of the Bottle

Courtesy of Motor City Comic Con Jeannie was ready to come out of the bottle this weekend in Novi. Barbara...

‘Guardians’ Star Yondu Aims His Arrow at Motor City Comic Con

Courtesy of Motor City Comic Con Marvel Studios has had a string of hit movies based on iconic comic books....

LeVar Burton Brings Star Trek, Reading Rainbow Stories to Motor City Comic Con

Courtesy of Motor City Comic Con There are only a few actors who are very well known for having played...