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A Night at the Opera: A Fashion Fantasy
Eveningwear inspiration in anticipation for our eventual return to normalcy.
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The Black Church and Black Lives Matter: A Tricky Relationship
This modern-day Black Lives Matter movement is helmed, in large part, by progressive young people, far less connected to the church and its conservative ideals. Is there still room for faith in the fight for freedom?
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Arose Such a Platter: An All Edible Gift Guide
We invite you to savor our all edible, locally curated gift guide.
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Giving Season
A handful of local nonprofits and community-based organizations that could use your help this holiday season.
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Brittany Merritt, Midwest Executive Director, Springboard Collaborative
This Louisville native heads the local arm of an organization that’s committed to improving literacy and bridging the gap between home and school.
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Hyper-Realistic Artist Bakpak Durden Says Art Isn’t Only for the Elite
Picking up oil painting just a few years ago, the artist’s work is emotive, lifelike – and inclusive.
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In Style: Dropping Gems
Feeling like a million bucks in rich and royal jewel tones.
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Detroit Shipping Company Makes Retail Space Available to Black Businesses
The Shop is a free, rotating retail space for local Black-owned businesses.
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Good Cookies Prepares to Open in North Rosedale in Detroit
The bakeshop specializing in cookies prepares to open its first brick-and-mortar in Detroit.
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Own Your Story Campaign Empowers Detroiters to Tell Their Own Stories
Sponsored locally by TandemEd and FORCE Detroit, the Detroit Is Us campaign compiles Detroiters’ stories into an interactive media project.
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Dream Rich Exclusive Art Museum Combines Art and Fashion
The Dream Rich brand opens its first brick-and-mortar offering artists a place to showcase and sell their work.
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Why Can Telemedicine Be an Effective Health Care Option, Especially for Women?
While we’re trying to stay home as much as we can, health care shouldn’t be sacrificed, and telehealth options make keeping up with doctor’s appointments possible.
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Light Up Beacon Park
Beacon Park’s winter wonderland, filled with interactive lighting, a giant hot chocolate, other sweet treats and more.