October 2022 · Detroit

October 2022

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Fall’s Must See Films

These are fall’s must see films with Black creatives at the helm, from the highly anticipated “Black Panther” to the film called “Till.”

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Meet The Black Willy Wonka Memphis Chocolate-Maker Phillip Ashley Rix

You know you’re a great chocolate-maker when Oprah, Serena Williams, Issa Rae, and Kelis sing your praises. Ten years ago, designer chocolatier Chef Phillip Ashley Rix set out to blaze a trail with his wildly imaginative luxury chocolates that celebrate the culture. Since then, the man known as the Black Willy Wonka has developed an […]

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Detroit Stories Quarterly: The Black History Month Museum

Welcome! Detroit’s Own Black History Museum Is Now Open. HISTORY LIVES!

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Moving to South Africa With My 9-Year-Old

Moving to South Africa with my 9-year-old daughter comes with lots of learned lessons along the way — but much needed lessons.

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Honoring The Impact Of Josephine Love And Dell Pryor

“To Whom Much Is Given” is a project exhibit honoring the impact of Josephine Love and Dell Pryor on the city of Detroit.

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The Art of Packaging: Identifying the Best Black Package Designers

The Art of Packaging, we have been identifying the best Black package designers since BLAC was started over 20 years ago.

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A Great Way to Enjoy Steak: Chili Lime Flank Steak Recipe

Try out this soft, tender, tasty flank steak made with a simple yet excellent-tasting marinade. It’s easy to whip up and cook.

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Feeling Spicy Tonight? Try BLAC’s Chili Lime Chicken

What’s cookin’ in BLAC’s kitchen? Well, it’s Chili Lime Chicken. We loved this recipe, and we just needed to share it with you.

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Hitsville NEXT Celebrates Completed Phases of Expansion

Two phases of the highly anticipated Motown Museum expansion are now complete and a Detroit-style celebration was held Monday, Aug. 8, boosted by attendance from distinguished Motown alumni that included Smokey Robinson and Martha Reeves. The celebratory event marked the grand opening of Hitsville NEXT, the new educational programming and creative hub, and the newly […]