"This beautiful monument now stands as a reminder that the fight for justice is everyone's fight," says Crystal Perkins, City of Detroit General Services Department Director. "The relationship shared between Dr. Liuzzo and Mrs. Evans is a perfect example of sisterly love."
"The Black Footwear Forum has evolved into a nationwide movement, shining a spotlight on the diverse and impactful contributions made by Black creatives within the American footwear industry on a daily basis," says Matt Priest, President and CEO of the FDRA.
MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
The typically pleasant weather of late summer and early autumn in Detroit is proving to be a popular time of year to celebrate the city’s wealth of public art as three festivals stretch out across the month of September, showcasing local murals and the artists that paint them.
“This project will create a community hub and gathering space for learning and connection,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Three of the four recently crowned 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters are from Detroit and this year’s festival features hometown jazz royalty saxophonist Kenny Garrett, violinist Regina Carter, and drummers Louis Hayes and Karriem Riggins as headliners.
Shakespeare in Detroit is in the midst of a six-night run at Campus Martius, presenting a very Detroit take on a Shakespeare classic.
"When we invest in music and museums, in poetry and performances, we are investing in the fiber that strengthens our communities," says Victoria J. Rogers, vice president of arts at Knight Foundation.
Model D sat down with the three couples featured in the Detroit series of the reality TV show "Love & Marriage". For creator and producer, Carlos King, filming in Detroit is a hometown triumph: "I knew the world would be interested in seeing what the new Detroit looks like and these three couples represent that effort."
On Juneteenth this year, music collective D.Cipher will kick off a 12-week Black Bottom Live Music Series.
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