Five must-watch acts at this year's Detroit Jazz Festival - Model D
WEBAug 28, 2024 · At the behest of her son Ravi Coltrane, harpist and pianist Alice Coltrane came out of her 26 year hiatus and recorded Translinear Light in 2004, her last studio album before her passing in 2007. Like her husband John, Alice drew upon the higher spiritual powers in order to express her musical vision.
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WEBSep 25, 2024 · New ideas and forward-thinking actions are all part of the arts in the D. Visual artists, including painters, sculptors, designers, architects; and musicians working in nearly every genre (or sub-genre) under the sun and moon are here doing their funky thing.
Cody Rouge leader Kenyetta Campbell guides community to …
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Model D has featured the work of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance for years. The executive director of the organization, Kenyetta Campbell, is a beloved community leader who has spearheaded the transformation of the …
For over 30 years, Bert's Marketplace has served food and …
WEBApr 2, 2018 · When you enter from Russell Street, Bert's Marketplace in Eastern Market looks like a standard restaurant with an adjacent bar. But as you go deeper into the 24,000 square foot complex, you come across a huge venue and stage.
'Unapologetically Black': New Farmington Hills space to uplift …
WEBNov 1, 2022 · The Allens were very intentional when choosing a location for Centric Place. Since the year 2000, Oakland County’s Black population has increased from 10.1% to 13.6%, and the increase has led to more Black business professionals and entrepreneurs who reside in the area.Many of those professionals operate places of business in the city of Detroit and find it challenging to commute back and forth.
“Everyone knows about Banglatown”: Why this dynamic Detroit …
WEBAug 16, 2022 · Rebeka Islam in front of her childhood home on Yemans Street. Hamtramck’s story as a landing spot for Bangladeshi immigrants starts somewhere in the late 1980s, as small, locally-owned Bengali markets and restaurants began to pop up in the vacated storefronts once operated by the Polish immigrants that preceded them.
Kamaria Gray and Dakarai Carter on their ‘hoodstead’ journey
WEBApr 13, 2021 · Model D: Did you know going in that this is what you wanted to do, to have a big plot of land to work on?Or were you more just looking for a place to live? Kamaria Gray: This was definitely intentional.I just find gardening to be a therapeutic kind of hobby. And I also know the importance of growing your own food as a Black person and getting that connection back to the land.
Black ER patients are less likely to receive follow-up care, and this ...
WEBJun 2, 2022 · This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges.It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Follow-up care is often crucial for patients after an emergency room visit. But Black patients in Michigan are much less likely to return for follow-up care than white patients – in some cases by 20% ...
Getting space savvy: How Marygrove is marketing itself as an …
WEBMay 16, 2023 · Marygrove’s beautiful 53-acre campus has been a not-so-hidden jewel on Detroit’s northwest side for most of a century. The spacious grounds feature manicured lawns, vibrant landscaping, and 19th-century Gothic-styled architecture.
Detroit Public Library unveils remarkable digital collections
WEBNov 24, 2014 · Everything about a trip to the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library (DPL) leaves a lasting impression -- from the grand staircase of the building's east wing to the murals and stained glass in Adam Strom Hall to the amazing collection of books and periodicals. Every Detroiter needs to visit this remarkable institution, which currently is celebrating its sesquicentennial.