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![Originally incorporated as The Arts League of Michigan, Inc., The Carr Center has become one of the leading Black arts organizations in the country.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CarrCenterdoor-e1712343093274-900x507.png)
The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles
CEO Oliver Ragsdale, Jr. joined “The Metro” on Friday to talk about the organization’s financial health and future.
![Kresge Arts in Detroit's "Flash Your Lights" exhibition will debut on Monday, April 8, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kresge_FlashYourLights-900x506.png)
The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo
While the exhibit is not specifically about Mojo, it will pay homage and take inspiration from the themes of his seminal show in the 1970s and ’80s.
![Baobab Fare Co-owners Nadia Nijimbere (left) and Hamissi Mamba.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BaobabFareOwners-e1712173610723-900x507.jpeg)
The Metro: Baobab Fare co-owner talks 2024 James Beard nomination, plans to expand in Detroit
Nadia Nijimbere joined the show to discuss Baobab Fare’s upcoming second location on Detroit’s east side, and the news of their James Beard nomination.
![The "DeCleated" sculptures on display throughout downtown Detroit leading up to the NFL Draft will be auctioned off to benefit local charities.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DeCleated-e1712011013899.jpeg)
The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities
Each of the 20 artists selected for the project were chosen through a competitive open call process, according to the city.
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Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park
As part of the celebration, the Downtown Detroit Partnership is hosting its annual Detroit Tigers Opening Day Tailgate on April 5.
![U.S. Census online form.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/online-response-computer-02-900x506.jpg)
The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys
Roughly 3.5 million U.S. residents identify as Middle Eastern and North African based on 2020 census data.
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