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LOS ANGELES – Grammy-award-winning recording artist and activist Lecrae is providing the blueprint for building a financial legacy through his new web-series, The Experience, powered by Experian. Premiering Fall 2021, the six-part series guides audiences through the ins and outs of financial health. Through short sketches and the help of some special guests, Lecrae breaks down the basics of financial health, which is understanding your finances and having the ability to balance your financial n...
DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, the world's largest (and best) free jazz festival in the world, today announced a pivot to a virtual format that will be streamed and broadcast "live" for free this Labor Day weekend. The Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 3 and runs through Monday, Sept. 6. The Festival was originally scheduled to be in-person this year, but organizers decided to switch to the virtual format based on mitigating factors: Ø Hart Plaza is cu...
he Detroit Institute of Arts' (DIA) popular Inside|Out program is searching for communities, downtown development authorities and arts organizations in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties interested in hosting the DIA's Inside|Out Program in 2022. Participating communities will enjoy a May through October installation of six to ten reproductions of DIA masterpieces, typically clustered within walking or bike-riding distance of each other. Entering into its 13th year, Inside|Out shares the...
Westland, MI - Michigan ranks 6th in the country for the number of breweries, micro-breweries and brew pubs. The industry, which consists of more than 200 brewing factories, contributes nearly $7 billion to the state's economy every year. Since 2011, the number of Michigan craft breweries has more than doubled and there are now over 8,700 across the United States. Westland's Blues, Brews and BBQ festival is one of metro-Detroit's most highly anticipated events. Attended by thousands of people...
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is currently on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn through September 6, 2021. The traveling exhibit has been making the rounds across the nation and explores Jim Henson's amazing career that spanned four decades, contributing groundbreaking work to television and film and impacting American culture. "It tells the story of Jim Henson and his career through the characters, the world, and the creative force behind him," says Melissa...
In recent years, on television, there are many different types of singing competitions. Some, have left the fate of the contestant solely in the hands of celebrity judges, while others, have the audience or America's opinion to help them make it to the next round. Either way, it's never easy for those looking for their start to fame. It takes a lot of nerves, years of preparations and a tremendous amount of support from family and friends. This year, as Season 19 of the Emmy Award-winning musica...
After weeks of playing in movie theaters in other parts of the country, Tenet has finally opened in Michigan. Was the long wait worth it, or is this highly-anticipated movie just a case of too much hype? I'm sorry to have to say this, but, the answer would be the latter. Why am I sorry? Because sooo many people have been anxiously waiting for this movie to open. But, unfortunately, what happens with so-called tentpole movies, such as this one, is that the production studio expects a hefty...
Two weeks after she attempted to take her own life, Tamar Braxton is speaking out, thanking fans, God and more for the support as she walks through this difficult journey with mental illness and healing. "Thank you to each and every individual who has prayed for me, thought of me, sent me their love and has showered me with their support," the statement began. "In this present moment, it is my only responsibility to be real with myself and to be real with the ones who truly love me and care for...
In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, the hip-hop community has rallied behind proposed new legislation to reform American policing. Def Jam Founder Russell Simmons has led a coalition of others in the rap world in praising a proposal released on Monday, June 8, by Congressional and Senate Democrats, while also pushing their own agenda. "We must have police accountability," Simmons stated. "I have been fighting police brutality for 30 plus years since 'F the police,' and it's the...
Though Carter declared June Black Music Month with the event in 1979, and black music institutions celebrated every June thereafter, Black Music Month didn't become an official observation until 2000. Dyana Williams discovered in the late '90s that President Carter didn't issue an official decree, so she worked with her local congresswoman to draft House Resolution 509, better known as The African-American Music Bill. In its official form, the bill - signed by former president Bill Clinton -...
The Streets of downtown Wyandotte are quiet, most businesses are closed due to covid-19. Wyandotte is the home of small businesses, usually proprietor run. The hardest hit businesses during these times. Yet, it has one of the most beautiful downtown districts situated on the Detroit River with two parks and a golf course with open views of the river where it connects to Lake Erie. It also has a long art history with the second largest art fair in Michigan. It will be cancelled this year for the...
If classic films are your preference and if you have cable or satellite TV, you may already be familiar with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel. If not, don't fret. TCM's classic film collection offers hundreds of DVD and Blue-Ray titles available for purchase at www.shop.tcm.com. Choose from drama, action, westerns, or horror, to name only a few. This week, the Telegram will highlight a few we think may be worth your time. TCM offers over a dozen Sidney Poitier films for purchase, but one of...
We are looking for images to reflect your understanding of resilience, most especially during these times. COVID-19 has thrown our communities into action as we pivot into a new normal and look for ways to process the changes happening in almost every facet of our lives. There have been and continue to be moments of challenge and moments of encouragement. We want to feature your images of resilience as we look to share the spirit of community in the face of adversity. With that said, we will be...
Each January it seems only appropriate to remember the noteworthy lives lost the previous year. At the Telegram, we look back at these exceptional lives and recall the contributions they made. On January 29, 2019, the music world lost the smooth voice of James Ingram. The R&B artist was 66 years old and known for such hits as "One Hundred Ways," released in 1981, and the 1984 duet with Michael McDonald, "Yah Mo B There." Both songs won Grammys. Ingram started his career as a songwriter and...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK National Christians In Action selected Pastor John Duckworth of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Westland as 2020 Pastor of the Year. Pictured from L to R - Rev. George Williams Pastor John Duckworth Rev.. Willie J. Cooper...
In honor of Motown's 60th Anniversary, State Representative Isaac Robinson hosted five legendary Motown artists to receive special honors on Monday, December 30 at The Film Lab Cinema and Cocktail Lounge in Hamtramck. Receiving honors were Hamtramck native and original member of the Contours Joe Billingslea, Jr., original member of the Marvelettes Katherine Anderson Schaffer, original members of the Vandellas Annette Beard and Rosalind Ashford, and Carolyn Crawford, who signed with Motown when s...
f you're just now tuning into the life of Jaylia Washington, you'll see a composed, multi faceted business women. The first thing you would notice about Jaylia, is her drive and tenacity. If you met Ms. Washington today you would notice that she is quick on her feet, and carries a tendency to have a good idea. Jaylia by far is not a finished project, and has come a long way to become the woman we see right now. A native of River Rouge, Jaylia was born of a young mother and a big family. Her...
On the first anniversary of his imprisonment, Bill Cosby received a visit from Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the renown civil rights leader and lead-member of the famed political prisoner group known as the Wilmington Ten. Chavis, who is the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade organization that represents the Black Press of America, joined Cosby's longtime crisis manager Andrew Wyatt for a visit with Cosby. It was Chavis' third visit with the fallen...
Members of the Adult and Youth Branchs of the Michigan NAACP showed ther support for the members of the UAW that are currently on strike.. The participates took time from their 83rd Annual Michigan State Conference that was held in Saginaw. They were at the Saginaw GM Powertrain Plant....
The Detroit Youth Choir left it all on the stage on Tuesday, September 17. That was their final performance on their journey to be named the 2019 America's Got Talent winners. The 52-member choir performed to the same song that introduced them to the world, 'Can't Hold Us. The young people won the hearts of America and after each of their wins, it looked as if their confidence in themselves and each other grew stronger. Their choir director Anthony White, beamed with pride after and during each...
ECORSE - Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out has been a television jewel since its premiere in 2005. A platform was created where our favorite up and coming comedians came together and started their careers. Wild 'N Out is an improv comedy show that puts two teams of personalities and comedians against each other for a championship belt. Wild 'N Out first aired on MTV, and has evolved through time. The show goes on a country wide tour and has had many spin offs and variations. River Rouge's own Jaylia...
In June, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) joins with millions of other Americans in celebration of Black Music Month and National Homeownership Month. As the trade association representing more than 200 African American-owned newspapers and media companies around the nation, the NNPA also observes Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Among the many cities planning Juneteenth celebrations this year include...
Detroit has a reputation for talent and history. Detroit's culture of art, style and music will all always thrive. But voices outside the arts have shifted the narrative. Chunks of the lineage has been forgotten, and unappreciated. The Red Bull Arts Detroit Slideshow Series gathered John E. Collins and Dimitri Hegemann. To discuss the past, present, and future of techno music; and how the movement affected their hometowns. John and Dimitri were born on two different sides of the world. John bein...
To the pop culture fans of Metro Detroit, an event bigger than the super bowl, or NBA Finals has made an appearance in Novi. 2019 Motor City Comic Con expected to rise to the grandiose shenanigans of the prior twenty nine years. Fans, artist, cosplayers, readers, writers, anybody who survived Thanos's snap poured out to the Suburban Collection Showcase. This is the 30th year the MCCC has been in our region. When the Motor City Comic Con took off, it was being held at the Dearborn Civic Center....
The world of make-believe is a land of vast possibilities. Jim Moyer, Youth Services Librarian for the city of Dearborn Heights, knows that make-believe and education can sometimes go hand in hand. Moyer, together with Adult Services Librarian, Robert Butler, have created the Animal Capers Puppet Show, which is currently engaging young visitors to the city's public libraries. This spring's installation of the puppet show is entitled, 'Animals a Go-Go-Gone,' and introduces youngsters to the serio...
