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Lauren Ellis Brought Her Craft Home. Detroit Keeps Her Going.
At Walter Pat’s Bakery Cafe, the Detroit pastry chef brings a world of experience to the pastries—and a village to the business.
Lawrence Hunt: A Life Still Being Well Lived
By the time Lawrence “Big Daddy” Hunt stepped onto the field at Jack Trice Stadium, Iowa State had already spent a weekend telling him what his younger self had meant to the university. The school had placed him in its Athletics Hall of Fame, the highest honor awarded by the department. Former teammates had come […]
Chita’s Nefertiti Is a Detroit Legacy Worth Knowing
Some Detroit businesses are places you visit. Others become part of how a neighborhood remembers itself. Chita’s Nefertiti Bar & Grill belongs to the second group. For more than three decades, the Black-owned establishment has offered Detroiters a place to eat, listen to music, celebrate and see familiar faces. Now operating from a newly renovated […]
The House L.B. Brown Built
The house at 470 L.B. Brown Avenue in Bartow stands as more than an artifact of late-19th-century Florida architecture. Its two-story veranda, cross-gable form, patterned shingles and ornamental details tell part of the story. The man who built it tells the rest. Lawrence B. Brown was born into slavery in Alachua County, survived the transformation […]
Ajamu X Has Spent Decades Documenting Black Queer Life Through Photography
British artist Ajamu X has built an international career documenting Black queer identity, preserving LGBTQ+ history, and expanding representation through photography and archival work.
A Sunday Morning in Idlewild
I’m sitting outside at Black Eden Brews listening to the sounds of Sunday morning brunch. Where to get minnows. What time of morning is best to walk. How much things have changed. Yet when you put it all together, the technology and the sensibilities may have changed. The need for meaningful relationships and meaningful places […]
Althea Gibson’s Second Act
Most people remember Althea Gibson as a tennis legend. Fewer know she also became the first Black woman to compete on the LPGA Tour, breaking another barrier and opening doors for generations of Black women golfers.
The Two Black Drivers Who Reached the Le Mans Podium
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of motorsport’s most prestigious events, but documented Black participation at the front of the field remains rare.
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Detroit in 2026
Looking for Juneteenth events in Metro Detroit? Here’s where to celebrate freedom, culture and community across Metro Detroit
Celebrating George Foreman’s Legacy: Houston Memorial Service
Honoring George Foreman’s legacy with a memorial service in Houston. Celebrate the icon’s life and legacy.
Houston’s Black-Owned Bookstore, Kindred Stories, Relocates
Kindred Stories is moving to a new location! Stay tuned for more events and an expanded collection. ??
Lexi Allen Talks About Her Faith, New BET+ Show, and Makeup Line
Lexi Allen is a part of a rare breed of multifaceted entertainers. Born and raised in Toledo, Lexi first came to Detroit to sing background vocals for Fred Hammond and soon found herself deeply connected with the Black Christian entertainment community. Since then, she’s made a name for herself as a solo singer, actress, talk […]