Pop culture critic predicts newcomer wins at tonight’s Emmys

The 74th Emmy award show is happening tonight. CultureShift spoke with Detroit Free Press reporter Julie Hinds about this year's...

Mega Ran blends hip-hop, video games and pro wrestling into the ultimate mix tape

If you're a fan of '80s and '90s pop culture, you won't have a hard time understanding most of the...

How cellphones affect our modern lives

The rise of smart phones in society is leading to more analysis of how the devices affect our lives. They...

Detroit Jazz Festival returns with in-person performances

The Detroit Jazz Festival is underway from September 2-5 in Hart Plaza. As the world’s largest free jazz event, it...

‘Hard Knocks’ highlights Detroit comedian, Josh Adams

A Detroit comedian got a national spotlight last week. The Detroit Lions are being featured on this season of HBO’s...

Detroit Month of Design embraces collaboration for a brighter future

The Detroit Month of Design kicks off on September 1, which takes the city beyond its legacy of designing the...

Allye Gaietto’s debut album was ‘a lesson in patience’

Detroit singer-songwriter Allye Gaietto is having a big moment this weekend: the long-awaited release of her debut album, ‘Hoping For...

Qahwah House hosting second annual Yemeni Cultural Day

Qahwah House’s Michigan Ave. location is hosting its second annual Cultural Day Sunday to educate people about Yemeni culture and...

Detroit songbird Kathy Kosins’ versatility spans multiple decades and genres

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Kathy Kosins worked in her family's clothing store as a child. Her father, Harry Kosins,...

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ tells the truthful story of The Temptations

One of the biggest theater events of the year has landed at the Detroit Opera House. "Ain't Too Proud: The...

The history of our national anthem and whether it still unites us

From our statues and flags to our national anthem, Americans remain deeply divided over our symbols. It is not uncommon...

The life of Sarah E. Ray will be celebrated at the Freedom Arts Festival

Little is known about civil rights pioneer Sarah Elizabeth Ray. Often considered Detroit's other Rosa Parks, she was denied a...