The Indigenous Tradition That Michigan’s Native People Celebrate Instead of Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday most people in the United States are familiar with is different from the one originally practiced in...
Hike, Rock Climb or Swim in Metro Detroit on Black Friday
Black Friday isn’t just for shopping. This year, you can also enjoy the outdoors, rock climb, and swim around metro...
How to Find Gratitude For Our Differences this Holiday Season
Thanksgiving dinner has gotten a bit sticky in today's political climate. Whether you're navigating through or altogether avoiding political conversations with loved ones, these...
A New Short Film Shows How Air Pollution Affects a Detroit Family With Asthma
Southwest Detroit has dealt with air pollution for decades. Many people who live there have asthma, which they attribute to...
Created Equal, Season 2: Lindsey Smith On Immersing Herself in Flint and Telling Residents’ Stories
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Lindsey Smith, p. 273, Michigan Radio’s Investigative Reporter. Her 2015 documentary about the Flint...
Created Equal, Season 2: Melissa Mays, Flint Mom of Three, Still Fighting the Effects of Poisoned Water
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Melissa Mays, a Flint mother turned activist who says she and her children are...
WDET’s Jerome Vaughn Interviews NPR’s Aarti Shahani On Her Immigration Story
National Public Radio reporter Aarti Shahani talks with 101.9 WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn about her book, "Here We Are:...
As Public Spaces Disappear, Michigan Communities Worry About Social Ties
When we think of home, we don’t just think of the house where we live. We also think about a community...
Metro Detroit Concerts: A Jammin’ Holiday Weekend With Reggae, Indie Rock
Photo via Trevor Naud Welcome to “Milo Minute,” delivering all you need to find a local show or fest to...
Meet the Michigan Para Athlete Competing On the Global Stage
The world of para dance, popular in Europe, is solidifying its presence in the United States. The sport involves an...
What’s cooking? Thanksgiving leftover recipes that don’t waste food
Meta Stange Let's be honest: Thanksgiving can be wasteful. So 101.9 WDET decided to find some useful ways to cut...
How to have an environmentally-friendly Thanksgiving holiday
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans throw out an extra 25 percent of waste; which translates to roughly 1...
