Rodriguez for Mayor?
“I describe myself as a musical political,” musician Sixto Rodriguez says. “There’s a lot of issues that Detroit has, and...
Head of PBS On Future of Public Media, Threats to Funding
Credit: Rob Widdis President Donald Trump’s first-ever budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)....
WDET’s Ismael Ahmed On Long History of Muslim, Arab Discrimination in America
Jake Neher/WDET How does it feel to be told you’re somehow less American than others because of your skin color, who...
Detroit Getting a Grip on Graffitti
“There’s been a mindset that no one gets excited about it. Nobody cares about it, there isn’t going to be...
The Progressive Underground Show 207 feat. JOSE JAMES & MARCELLUS PITTMAN
Blue Note On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, we interview soul/jazz crooner JOSE JAMES as well as interview/profile deep house...
Travel Guru Says Now is the Time to Travel to Europe
With terror attacks like the one in London this week, U.S. Citizens may be concerned about travelling abroad. But the relatively strong...
Writing About American Culture and Politics with Very Smart Brothas
A website called Very Smart Brothas discusses modern issues through a witty, intelligent, and decidedly black lens. With articles titled...
Planned Parenthood Loses Medicaid Funding Under Proposed Healthcare Legislation
Congress is scheduled to vote today on federal healthcare legislation. Analysts say the changes would shift a larger amount of...
The Milo Minute: Vox Vidorra, Black Jake & the Carnies, Odu Afrobeat Orchestra and more
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...
Detroit’s Culinary Scene Teams Up To Benefit Freedom House
Update: Freedom House's HUD funding has been restored. Read the press release here. The dinner and afterparty at Trinosophes are...
State Has Invested $30 Million Into Belle Isle Improvements
Three years after the State of Michigan assumed management of Belle Isle, managers say about $30 million has gone into...
Jamie xx Talks Detroit Record Shopping, Upcoming Detroit Show
CultureShift Correspondent Ryan Patrick Hooper interviews Jamie xx about the record he wanted to sample by a Detroit artist, how...