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Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

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Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

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‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

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Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

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City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

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Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

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Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

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Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

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Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

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Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

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The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings special performances to Detroit for its 2025 U.S. Tour

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is coming to the Detroit Opera House March 14-16 as part of their U.S. tour. The performances will celebrate the life and legacy of Judith Jamison, the group’s late artistic director emerita. Stephen Henderson talks with Ronald K. Brown about the upcoming performances, how he became interested in dance, and the role Jamison played in his career.