The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories
The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...
Corporations fell short of their 2020 DEI promises, but strategist says it’s not too late
In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests throughout the summer of 2020, the country watched companies and corporations pledge...
Hamtramck fosters community with arts and culture series
During the pandemic, the Hamtramck Arts & Culture Commission revamped to create new programs for neighbors to get to know...
Marvel movies are expanding who is seen as the hero
Comic books have been a mainstay for decades, growing our imaginations and giving us hope when the world around us...
What to know about the Concert of Colors 2022
The Concert of Colors is back in full swing for the 2022 season. Founded by WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed (host...
Reflecting on the inclusive beginnings of the Concert of Colors
Detroit has long been a destination for immigrant communities, dating to before Henry Ford began the first automotive assembly line...
WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed talks Concert of Colors, National Endowment of the Arts
The Concert of Colors, metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival, returns this week for its 30th year. It was...
New partnership aims to build connections between Pakistan and Michigan
Global Ties Detroit, an organization that has been working to connect Detroit to the rest of the world for...
Royal Oak Schools’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Works to Prepare Kids for the Future
Royal Oak Schools has had some high-profile racial incidents -- students taunting Latino classmates with chants of “Build the Wall”...
Canton: Home to Global Foods and Services
You can certainly taste the diversity in Canton. Its restaurants offer cuisine from around the world. That's one sign of...