April 2021 · Detroit

April 2021

We’re delivering eight pages of spring fashion, from florals to neon to denim. We also dive into the idea of inclusive fashion as the Black Lives Matter movement ushered in an era of reckoning felt across industries, fashion especially.

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BLAC Photo Story: Spring Fashion

Spring is here and as we shed our sweatpants and slippers, we look to embrace fashion, hope and a future with a little less distance and a lot more style.

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Fashion Forward: Inclusivity

The status quo has been done away with across industries, including fashion. Creatives and consumers are calling for a long-overdue makeover – and equity paired with inclusion is what’s on trend.

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Investing in Art: A Sound Money Move?

Considering art as an investment opportunity? An area couple shares their strategy.

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Fiber Artist Deja Milany Reimagines Braiding Hair and Cornrowing

The artist says she’s committed to creating safe spaces - but also an escape - for Black people.

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Bryan Lewis, Executive Director, EcoWorks

This Southfielder with a lifelong commitment to community leads a nonprofit that’s committed to environmental justice, and to equitable, sustainable solutions.

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Ask the Expert: How Do Uterine Fibroids Affect Reproductive Health?

Uterine fibroids are most common in Black women and can cause symptoms like heavy bleeding, painful cramps and urinary issues.

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Signs of Autism, and Resources for Families

Because early detection is key, Dr. Tisa Johnson of the Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities teaches us what to look out for – plus resources for families already dealing with a diagnosis.

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‘No Gyal Can Test’ at Red Bull Arts Detroit Recalls the Vibe of Jamaica’s Dancehall Scene

Artist and designer Akeem Smith recalls his familial history to tell the tale of dancehall.

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MOCAD’s ‘Dual Vision’ Pairs Local Artists for a Group Exhibition

The project matches 40 artists of different disciplines for a ‘conversation’ on collaboration.

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Interactive Selfie Museum Settles into Southfield

The Pose Experience allows guests to make use of 10 Instagram-worthy backgrounds for the perfect photo.

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Aerospace Engineer Aisha Bowe Introduces At-Home Coding Kit

Lingo Coding Kit lets kids complete projects and make gadgets with a STEM focus.