CultureShift: Exploring the history of Hispanic Americans in Detroit

Hispanic Heritage Month, running Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions and...

CultureShift: Good Moves, Good Grooves taking over Detroit Riverfront this weekend

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting Good Moves, Good Grooves, presented by the William Davidson Foundation. According to organizers, the...

CultureShift: Detroit muralist Ijania Cortez showcases Black bodies to fight stereotypes

Award-winning painter and muralist Ijania Cortez is a self-taught artist working in Detroit. Cortez often depicts young Black men in...

CultureShift: Why are writers and actors striking in Hollywood, and what does it mean for the future of the industry?

The SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood have no clear end in sight as studio executives continue to look for alternative ways...

CultureShift: Why is dating so hard for Black women in Detroit?

The City of Detroit ranks among one of the worst places to date in the country, especially for Black women....

CultureShift: Detroit Youth Choir performing Broadway hit ‘Once on This Island’ in Farmington Hills

The Detroit Youth Concert Choir and Performing Arts Company (DYC) serves young people of Detroit and surrounding areas, providing them...

CultureShift: Former Detroit Chedda Boy member to premiere new film ‘OUTSIDE’ at Emagine Royal Oak

The Detroit-famous rap group Chedda Boy took over the streets in the first half off the 2000s. Kwende Ried, a...

Artist DaJaniere Rice hosting ‘Naked’ art show at Detroit Contemporary, searching for missing painting

Metro Detroit artist DaJaniere Rice’s show “Naked” is being held at Detroit Contemporary June 3-25. Not included in the program...

CultureShift: Sisterhood Agenda founder, author Angela D. Coleman talks mental health

Angela D. Coleman is a holistic health specialist and founder of the global nonprofit Sisterhood Agenda. The Princeton University graduate holds...

Listen to Ideeyah perform live in WDET’s Studio A

Ideeyah is a Detroit singer-songwriter who uses electronic beats with a soulful spin to create a neo-electro vibe. She has...

CultureShift: Dining options expanding in Metro Detroit during Ramadan

Thousands in Metro Detroit are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan right now. During the lunar month-long holiday, many Muslims...

CultureShift: Detroit bookstore owners hope to secure permanent location in East English Village

Next Chapter Books began as a Detroit pop-up bookstore on Warren Avenue founded by Sarah Williams and her husband Jay...