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On October 12, 2024, the Lincoln Park Historical Museum, the mayor and a cadre of family, friends, fans, and musicians will gather to host an exciting and dynamic rock and roll event from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Memorial Park (3240 Ferris Ave. One block east of Fort Street) in Lincoln Park to celebrate the induction of The MC5 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The MC5 began as a raucous teen-aged garage band in the city of Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1965. The 5 developed a...
Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a devastating post on social media. "Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience," the family wrote. "During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance, we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way." The statement...
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. The Jackson 5, which included Tito and his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s with timeless hits like "ABC" and "I'll Be There," reshaping the music scene and turning the group into teen heartthrobs. Sons Taj, Taryll, and TJ, confirmed Jackson's death, sharing the news in an Instagram post on their music group 3 T's account. "Some of you may know him as Tito...
It's time once again for Rouge Days and that means summer is winding down, but Rouge Days organizers want the community to send summer out with a bang. The fun begins Friday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 8. Personnel Director for the city of River Rouge Lisa Givens and Assistant to Mayor William Campbell, Deanne Belcher, say this year will be the event's 96th celebration. The pair are part of the team organizing the three-day festival and are optimistic the event will provide m...
Detroiters, are you planning to attend the 16th Annual "Jazz on the Ave" block party? Put it on your calendars now! Mike's Fresh Market and the University Commonwealth has announced that this event, will be held along the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion. The event will take place on August 3, 2024 on Livernois between McNichols and 8-mile roads from 11am to 8pm. A family-friendly community event for everyone. This year, you can expect live performances, free food (while it last), a 360...
Inkster, MI., July 22, 2024 – How often have you viewed a painting or portrait that speaks to your soul? That is what happened to Velma Jean Overman, a community activist and executive director of Operation Refuge, a 501©3 nonprofit that serves Inkster and surrounding communities with emergency food, youth development and educational enrichment opportunities. "I recently attended an art exhibit of the works of Ted Ellis, who is nationally known for his visual representation of American life...
Mark your calendars for the City of Westland's Annual Blues, Brews, and Barbecue Festival! This event includes live music, authentic barbecue, and delicious brews. The fun takes place from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2 and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. Hosted at Thomas H. Brown Central City Park (1901 N. Carlson) Blues, Brews & Barbecue will host a range of talented musicians. Headliners include Eric Gales and Selwyn Birchwood. Other entertainers featured are Lath Al Saadi,...
Ecorse, MI – The City of Ecorse is preparing for the exciting finale of the Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series at John Dingell Riverfront Park, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display. The month long Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series has brought many visitors and friends to the Ecorse waterfront. On Saturday July 6, the organizing committee has pulled out of the stops to ensure the community will have a day to remember. There will be something for everyone. Event Schedule: Activities and p...
Vinyl records used to be the thing of the past! Now they are making a comeback and today, we are living in the vinyl revival era. People of all generations are on the hunt to find vinyl records all over the place from attics, to thrift stores to the used section in record shops. Annually, record sales have seen a rise since 2006. It was the Golden Era of Vinyl, when the record industry boomed as sales peaked at $2.5 billion dollars. The music industry saw total revenue sales from recorded...
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History...
Michigan Fashion Week is a four day event that brings the best out of Michigan's fashion community. Veteran, active, and student designers showcase their work for experts and consumers. For twelve consecutive years, Loren Hicks has worked to bring us Michigan Fashion Week. Michigan Fashion Week is designed to provide the bridge between fashion designers, models, photographers, model agencies, make-up and hair stylists, and entrepreneurs in the beauty, and fashion industry to consumers and...
The month of June, in America celebrates not only Juneteenth but Black Music Month too. Dating back to 1979, out of the White House, President Jimmy Carter gave recognition of Black musical influences, that have been essential to our nation's musical archives and cultural heritage. From that point until now, the legacy continues and annually, by presidential proclamation, it serves as a reminder to all. Blacks in America have created, fostered and over time, have given inspiration to various...
Ecorse, MI – May 21, 2024 –- The City of Ecorse is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated second annual Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series, taking place every Saturday from June 1st to July 6th at the beautiful John Dingell Riverfront Park, 4459 West Jefferson. This free community event promises an exceptional fusion of world-class music, local culture, and summer fun along the scenic Detroit River. The Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series is a key element of the city's efforts to boo...
The 34th Grand Prix event in the City's history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 31-June 2, 2024. With new viewing options and entertainment packages, fans can purchase tickets at www.DetroitGP.com/Tickets or through the event's Ticket Hotline at 866-464-PRIX (7749). Building off the momentum of a tremendously successful return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit last summer, the Chevrolet Detroit...
When Anthony Stanco leaves home in the morning he represents himself, and the family he created. He represents the Sicilian family who started in this country as produce farmers. Stanco represents the city of Frazier Michigan, and the country of America as a whole. Ultimately, Jazz is the driving force that Anthony Stanco represents. The genre and his trumpet have allowed him to feed his family and travel the world. Anthony's music career started like many. As a child in music class striving to...
What a way to honor a father's legacy. Event 24, Charity Gala, Fashion and Comedy Show ignited the hearts of Detroiters and NFL enthusiasts alike. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, it was a night of entertainment and tribute to sports legend and Detroit businessman, Mel Farr Sr. Mel Farr Sr.'s Adult Children honored their father's presence, on the field and throughout the city of Detroit. Held at the newly renovated One Mike Detroit venue, guest arrived in Detroit's best dressed. Fashion for the eve...
The Freep Film Festival is a film festival produced by the Detroit Free Press. The event is worked in tandem with Michigan.com the papers business and events branch. The documentary film festival showed from April 10th through 14th throughout different venues in the Detroit area. The film, Rouge. Kicked off the pageant of cinema on its opening night at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Rouge is produced and directed by Mohamed "Hamoody" Jaafar. Jaafar is a native of Downriver, a historian, and an e...
Media representation has plagued the black community since before the invention of the television and movie camera. The community has been depicted as lazy, ugly, violent, and all around degenerates. This has been executed for propaganda and entertainment for entities who never tried to understand the experiences of African Americans. Over the years, artists from the community have tried their best to even the playing field. For decades, Andre Batts has cultivated his own field. The 1980s were...
Have you seen the movie that many have been waiting for? It's here and has been in theatres for two weeks now! The Color Purple (2023) takes the classic film and masterfully combines the Broadway musical with the legendary book, by author Alice Walker. The film tells the tale of love and resilience of one woman's journey to independence, that spans over a decade long in the rural South, during the 1900s. The new film is an American coming-to-age period of drama film directed by Blitz Bazawule...
Hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny celebrated the grand opening of their long-awaited affordable housing complex, The Intrada Westside, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Atlanta. The complex is in the northwest of the city. According to HipHopDX.com, it shows how committed the couple is to community development, and it has personal meaning for T.I. because it was once a grocery store where her grandmother shopped. The Intrada Westside boasts 143 apartments and 25 unique units to house...
A coalition of prominent Hollywood figures, including Chris Rock, Diddy, and Tiffany Haddish, have penned an impassioned letter to President Joe Biden, expressing gratitude for his leadership during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group of Hollywood power players connected to the recently launched website "No Hostage Left Behind" also urged continued attention to the hostages in Gaza in the letter. The letter opened with a note of relief at the recent release of American and Israeli hostages. It...
INKSTER - The Weslyn A. Bennett Foundation held its second annual Kids and Cooking event on Saturday September 16th, 2023, at the Leanna Hicks Public Library in Inkster MI. The children were excited as they were able to be fitted with special custom made Weslyn A. Bennett Foundation chefs' hats. They got aprons and received raffle prizes. In addition, they received pizza tattoos and decorated pizza ornaments so you can figure out they made pizza! Kids were welcomed and entertained by the Pizza M...
For the fifth year, Ally and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College community, are hosting Moguls in the Making, a pitch competition offering 60 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities the opportunity to learn vital business skills, while competing for valuable scholarships and paid internships. "This is our fifth year celebrating the innovation and entrepreneurship of over 200 HBCU students, whose successes...
DETROIT, MI. – (Sept. 6, 2023) – McDonald's of Michigan is proud to announce the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is making its triumphant return to Detroit. This year's tour, proudly presented by McDonald's Black & Positively Golden initiative, promises to be an uplifting and soul-stirring experience that will leave hearts and spirits soaring. The event will take place at the iconic Fox Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, September 16 at 7pm. The McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is...
After a series of delays, legal maneuvers, and tumultuous proceedings that have stirred controversy within and beyond hip-hop, a California judge has sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The sentencing comes after a Los Angeles jury, in December, found Lanez guilty of all three charges linked to the July 2020 shooting in Hollywood Hills. Lanez, who pleaded not guilty, was convicted of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a loaded...
