The Metro: Detroit’s cultural exports go beyond cars and techno—it’s the blueprint for free public museums
The city of Detroit is connected to larger cultural movements throughout its history. Yet, most people don’t realize the first...
The Metro: Can museums maintain public trust amid Trump pressure on Smithsonian?
The Trump administration wants American museums to be less critical of the nation's history.Yesterday, the Smithsonian Institution submitted documents about...
The Metro: What our museums offer — and why the White House is clamping down on them
The Trump administration wants American museums to be less critical of our history. On Tuesday, the White House called for...
Jackson Home, key site of organizing for Selma to Montgomery Marches, coming to Greenfield Village
60 years after the Voting Rights Act was passed, the Jackson Home, a civil rights movement landmark, is coming to...
Detroit Evening Report: DIA announces first Native American exhibit in 30 years
In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover an upcoming exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts centered around...
The Metro: Local impact of federal cuts to museums and libraries
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