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Music, film, fashion, food, and the creative life of our communities.
WOMXNHOUSE Turns Detroit Into a Month-Long Art House
WOMXNHOUSE Detroit brings exhibitions, public art and a women’s health conversation to venues across the city this October.
What Brandon Fulton Sees in 27 Acres
The documentary Brannu follows a horseman’s vision for South Fulton land while recording a conflict whose legal outcome remains unresolved.
What Brandon Fulton Sees in 27 Acres
The documentary Brannu follows a horseman’s vision for South Fulton land while recording a conflict whose legal outcome remains unresolved.
Teaching Detroit Kids to Read, One Puppet at a Time
What started with a few handmade puppets became something bigger. Detroit teen Justin Ward is building Draw It Out to make reading feel like an adventure.
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.
Appraised: The Art of Gathering
There are artists whose work hangs on walls. Then there are artists whose work changes the feeling of a room. Discover Nicolena Stubbs Artist and proprietor of Black Eden Brews.
Black Detroit FAQ: 8 Facts About the City’s History
Detroit’s identity cannot be separated from its Black history. Generations of Black Detroiters built influential neighborhoods, elected groundbreaking leaders, created new forms of music and established media institutions that gave the community a voice.
Celebrate Black Excellence with the Memphis Arts and Wine Festival
Experience the Memphis Black Arts and Wine Festival! Celebrate Black creativity at The Pink Palace. #MemphisFestival #BlackArts
How 1Up Tee Took Detroit by Storm With a Conscious Message
Detroit rap is currently one of the biggest sounds in Hip-Hop right now, and for good reason. The realness, style, and wit that Detroit rappers possess is totally different than artists from other cities. But when most people think about the current music coming out of the city, positive and thoughtful messaging is probably the […]
STARZ Collabs With Black Designer to Create Exclusive BMF Starter Jackets
The Detroit and Atlanta connection is stronger than ever before thanks to STARZ’s hit show BMF. Since 2021 the series has been one of the best crime shows on tv and an excellent showcase of Black acting talent. In celebration of their 3rd season, STARZ has teamed up with Black fashion designer Alex Ruffin to […]
The Shaman of the Streets: Courtney Bell
Photo Credit: Anthony Harvey Peace and mental well-being are often times hard for a person to obtain. And when you grow up in the streets of Detroit, it can seem almost impossible. However, with the power of music and knowledge of self, Courtney Bell believes that he can help lead people to a better state […]
10 Classic Black Love Stories You Can Stream This Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing more heartwarming than a Black love story, and there’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s day than snuggling up with your soulmate and watching a Black romance play out on screen. However, with so many movies on so many streaming platforms, it can be hard to find your favorite rom-coms. That’s why we’ve […]