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Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to the Detroit Opera House

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to the Detroit Opera House

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Detroit electronic music artists DJ Minx and DJ Holographic

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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

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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

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‘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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Detroit jazz legend Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist

Award-winning jazz bassist, educator and mentor Marion Hayden has been named the 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, one of metro Detroit’s highest honors. At 68, Hayden is the youngest artist to ever receive the award. "American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Hayden about her musical journey, Detroit’s jazz legacy, and the legendary musicians that have influenced her career.