The Metro: The impact of Black churches in Detroit and beyond
Churches are so prevalent in the Motor City because they were an essential part of Detroit’s growth. They have served...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bill would require religious accommodations for higher education students
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new House bill that would require certain postsecondary education institutions to adopt policies that offer...
The Metro: Local rabbi reflects on traditions of Passover holiday
Passover, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar, began for many Michigan families on Monday evening. The...
Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit to host Black Religion Summit in Detroit’s Dexter-Linwood neighborhood
Local nonprofit group Dream of Detroit is hosting a Black Religion Summit later this month to bring together Black people...
Detroit Evening Report: Muslims across metro Detroit begin holy month of Ramadan
Muslim community members in metro Detroit and around the world began observing the month of Ramadan on Monday. Subscribe to...
DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...
Detroit Today: What’s behind the rising extremism in the evangelical church?
Over the last few decades, white evangelical Christians have become a critical part of the Republican Party, with former President...
Detroit Today: How is declining Church attendance affecting the Black community?
Historically, temples, churches and mosques have been spaces of not just spiritual attainment, but also places to advocate for political...
Detroit’s Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue reopens after $6M renovations
Detroit’s Downtown Synagogue is set to reopen Friday following a nearly $6 million renovation. The Isaac Agree congregation was founded...
CultureShift: Detroit artist explores sorrow as a spiritual journey on new album
Detroit artist, musician and activist Shiva Honey’s newest project explores the cathartic connections between music and spirituality in times of...
Celebrating Diwali During the Pandemic
We’re in the midst of Diwali, a holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in Metro Detroit, India and around the world....
Local Youth Poet Talks About “Church Folk”
Churchgoers throughout the region will flood local places of worship this Easter Sunday. There are hundreds of churches of all...