In a powerful evening of legacy and purpose, Detroit’s Morehouse Alumni celebrated a presidential transition and unveiled a new scholarship fund for local students.
Every Friday is fresh, but not every Friday is Fresh Friday. In this week’s episode, host Ric Mathis sat down with Brother Bedford — a
Detroit landmark shutters tours for massive $75 million renovation The hallowed halls of Hitsville, U.S.A. are about to get a major facelift. Detroit’s legendary Motown
Dwan Dandridge, co-founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit (BLD), is taking his commitment to racial equity on the road, literally. The lifelong Detroiter is
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Motor City pulsed with purpose as the Detroit Diaspora Day Festival returned for its seventh spectacular year, igniting The Norwood with
Among the diverse and dynamic slate of candidates, three Black women—Mary Sheffield, Saunteel Jenkins, and DaNetta Simpson—are making history as they vie for the city’s
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby demonstrated extraordinary resilience this week when he made an unexpected appearance at fellow artist 42 Dugg’s concert, merely two days after
In the heart of Detroit’s North End, something special is percolating—Sepia Coffee Project, a minority-owned, Black-led coffee roastery redefining how communities experience coffee. Led by
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby, born Trevon Gardner, continues his recovery at a local medical facility after surviving a harrowing drive-by shooting Thursday evening in Redford
The city of Detroit stands at a turning point. With Mayor Mike Duggan stepping down after more than a decade in office, the 2025 mayoral
Chaz Williams-Ali represents a new generation of classical performers breaking barriers and expanding representation in traditionally exclusive spaces. The acclaimed tenor currently stars in the
In a century-old building in Detroit, far from the Amazonian jungles or West African forests where sacred plant ceremonies have taken place for millennia, Shaman
In the hierarchical world of classical opera, Anthony Davis stands as a revolutionary force. Described by Opera News as “a national treasure” and recognized by
The sleek office towers of corporate America seem worlds away from the century-old building in Detroit that now houses Soul Tribes International Ministries. Yet for
Sexyy Red’s backstage rendezvous with Chris Brown at Detroit’s Tycoon Festival created an instant social media sensation that perfectly captured the spontaneous energy driving today’s
A liquor store may seem an unlikely place for an art exhibit, but stepping into Liquor Basket Gratiot’s Push Gallery couldn’t feel more organic. The
Fans found it revolting and even nauseating that Kash Doll picked her nose with a $20 bill while sitting courtside at a recent Detroit Pistons
In the heart of Detroit, a remarkable transformation story unfolds through the work of Bobby Shu, affectionately known as Shaman Shu. Once a successful real
Detroit hums with a peculiar energy, one where Pac-Man machines beep alongside spinning turntables, pulling two generations into an unexpected orbit. Arcade bars and vinyl
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering, a year-long exhibition marking its 60th anniversary. Featuring over 60
