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Federal funding cuts and freezes are putting increased pressure on Michigan’s nonprofit organizations that rely on government support for critical services. These changes are forcing some to adjust how they… Read More »Federal funding cuts cause Michigan nonprofits to adjust programs and services
ARISE Detroit! annual Neighborhoods Day, a citywide celebration of civic pride and community service, returns on Saturday, Aug. 2. The 19th annual event, themed “A Day of Pride and Power,”… Read More »19th annual Neighborhoods Day honors legacy of ARISE Detroit! Founder Luther Keith
Families, faith leaders, law enforcement, youth advocates and other supporters gathered on Detroit’s eastside recently for the 18th annual Silence the Violence march and rally. The goal of the community-driven… Read More »Detroit’s Silence the Violence march marks 18 years of honoring gun violence victims
From Negro spirituals to today’s chart-topping gospel hits, African American religious music has continued to evolve and reflect Black culture and spiritual life across America. According to the Library of… Read More »Detroit gospel experts trace the genre’s evolution and influence in America
A new organization is working to safeguard the artistic legacies of Detroit’s Black artists while empowering the next generation of curators and creators. The Black Artists Archive is a cultural… Read More »Black Artists Archive preserves and celebrates the legacy of artists in the Midwest
The GhostLight Arts Initiative will host its inaugural GhostLight Gala on Sunday, June 29, at the Garden Theatre in Detroit, spotlighting two trailblazers in Black arts and culture. The evening… Read More »GhostLight Arts Initiative honors two Black arts trailblazers at inaugural GhostLight Gala
Caregiving is a topic that touches everyone. Millions of Americans serve as caregivers to loved ones — often without being recognized. It is both a rewarding and a demanding role.… Read More »Caregiving: A Black Church in Detroit Virtual Town Hall
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will commemorate Juneteenth with a full day of events on June 19 that celebrate freedom, culture and community in Detroit. Juneteenth… Read More »Juneteenth celebration at Charles H. Wright Museum honors freedom, culture and community in Detroit
John Conyers III is honoring his late father, John Conyers Jr., with a new book that provides both a personal reflection and a historical portrait of Michigan’s longest-serving Black Congressman.… Read More »John Conyers III reflects on legacy of late father John Conyers Jr. in new book ‘My Father’s House’
Detroit’s faith-based community is helping address the escalating mental health crisis among Black youth. Experts say mental health challenges have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exposure to social media… Read More »Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth