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Little is a guilty pleasure. The guilt comes as you watch a 14-year-old actress (Marsai Martin, Black-ish) behaving like a lustful 38-year-old female who flirts with a middle school teacher.It's kinda pervy. Or when an executive assistant (Issa Rae, HBO's Insecure) points to her nether regions and gives aman a sexy stare. Fine for adults to see, but do tweens need to look at that? The pure pleasure comes when you laugh at the extremely funny and very animated performances by Martin, Rae and the...
On April 12th Detroit came out in a wide artistic lump to support the Artist Residents of Red Bull Detroit. The Artist Residency program is vital to Red Bull Arts Detroit's commitment to the needs of emerging and established artists. Artists are given the space, time, and resources necessary accomplish their art goals. The time has finally come for Miatta Kawinzi, Tiff Massey, and Patrick Quarm to display to the masses what they've spent their time on. Each artist differ in background, culture,...
The Slideshow Series is a program Red Bull Arts Detroit has adapted from it's New York counterpart. The series invites artists, and professionals of all forms to present an area of interest or expertise. Hence the name, the program is operated under the old school slideshow presentation format. Dancer, choreographer, and social entrepreneur. John Michael Schert's lecture, Creative Choice Making Embodied, took the audience to school without paper and pencils. The slideshow had no computer, or...
Madea's loyal fans have two choices. They can say goodbye to their eccentric Aunty by attending her touring play or wish her adieu at a movie theater. Judging by what's on screen in this anemic family comedy, the live performance is a better bet. It's more thoughtful and a hell of a lot funnier. Before the grande dame makes her final entrance, her folks are gathered at a posh Atlanta house to celebrate the 40thwedding anniversary of a matriarch Vianne (Jen Harper) and her husband Anthony (Derek...
Three times a year, Red Bull Arts Detroit host an art residency. In which three different artists inhabit the same space to create work for a larger showcase. The Viewfinder Series puts the artists in a panel discussion to introduce themselves, and how their perspective influences the art. Viewfinder Series talks can cover a horizon of topics; the inaugural talk was moderated by scholar-teacher, Michael Stone-Richards to discuss the relationship between identity and place. The topic at hand, is...
The 2019 Academy Awards have come to an end and #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy were in full effect as some of our favorites walked away with gold statuettes, some after a 30-year uphill climb. Black Panther was a big winner, taking home Oscars for Best Costume Design (Ruth E. Carter) and Best Production Design (Hannah Beachler). Both women making history. Carter, who thanked her 97-year-old mother during her speech, is the first black woman to win the coveted category. Beachler is the first...
Becoming a well-known hip-hop rapper involves displaying creative genius and talent on the stage and in recording studios. Unfortunately, for some young aspiring hip-hop artists, unjust confrontations with law enforcement appear to be inevitable. This is currently the case with the Grammy-nominated rapper professionally known as 21 Savage. Based now in Atlanta, Georgia, 21 Savage was born in London in the United Kingdom on October 22, 1992. The 26-year-old talented rapper's name at birth was Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph. He immigrated legally to...
The battle for peace is continuing in two downriver school districts. Since October 22, 2108, Ecorse High School in the Ecorse Community School District and Robichaud High School in the Westwood Community School District have been locked in competition to determine which student body can be more proactive in promoting peace and devaluing violence and negativity. The competition is called Students for Peace. The competition is the creation of Rev. Ovella Davis, President and Founder of United...
Long before Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and the Internet, Hattie McDaniel knew what it meant to "clap back" against her haters. Upon hearing backlash for film roles where she portrayed a servant – during a time when servants were the only available roles for African Americans in Hollywood – McDaniel remarked, "I'd rather play a maid in the movies than be one in real life. A trailblazer who opened the doors for blacks in Hollywood, McDaniel was the first African American to win an Academy Awa...
DETROIT - The Carr Center is bringing three powerhouse entertainers together for the ultimate improvisation performance. Savion Glover will dance to the beat of Terri Lyne Carrington's drum and the sounds of Dee Dee Bridgewater's scats on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Carr Center's Performance Hub, Detroit School of Arts. The Carr Center is devoted to presenting world-class performances. And bringing these three internationally renown artists is no exception. They will create a dynamic...
Eddie Murphy will once again play crown prince Akeem Joffer in a sequel to the 1988 hit movie, Coming to America. The film's plot centered around a Prince who travels to New York to find an independent woman who loves him in spite of his royal title. The sequel will have Prince Joffer returning to America after he finds out he has a long-lost son who is heir to his throne. The screenplay will be written by Kenya Barish, who is the creator of the ABC show "Black-ish." Craig Brewer, who produced...
The Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program has been doing some awesome things in the community. They held a Summer Leadership Program for boys and girls, they held a youth beauty pageant and they are ending the year with a Red Carpet Event - 'Best in Downriver Community Awards'. The CEO of the Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program, Jaylia Washington, has a passion for the community and is always thinking of ways to get people involved. She said, "This event was created to recognize all businesses and...
City of Lincoln Park invites you to their annual New Year's Eve Celebration on Monday, Dec. 31st. The Hands of the City- Lincoln Park: hosts Downriver's New Years Eve event: The 4th Annual Lincoln Penny DROP The event is sponsored by: Hands of the City: Lincoln Park VFW post 552 We invite all of Downriver to come ring in the New Year, with our Lincoln Penny DROP. There will be Two Penny DROPS: Family Time: 8pm (bring the kids) The BIG Drop: Midnight The Fun starts at 7:30pm and the main event...
One of hip hop's living legends and now gospel artist Snoop Dogg appeared on Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" over a week ago to promote his game show on TBS called "The Joker's Wild." While there, the 46-year-old shared a Tupac story that gave me all the feels. He said that the late "I Get Around" rapper was responsible for him marrying his wife, Shante, and because of his advice, he grew to understand the value of a woman, specifically a black woman's, love. So, when Snoop was also asked...
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will portray legendary politician Shirley Chisholm in a feature film for Amazon Studios. Chisholm was the first African American woman in U.S. history to be elected to Congress. The announcement regarding the film landed on the same day as news of a Shirley Chisholm statue in New York City's Prospect Park was announced by New York's first lady Chirlane McCray on the last day of November. November 30 would have been Chisholm's 94th birthday. The film project is...
This follow up to the very popular boxing film Creed (worldwide gross $174M) throws a lot of left hooks, right jabs and uppercuts, but only a few connect and none land a knockout punch. Count on the mass appeal (young, old, urban, male and female) of Creed II to put viewers in seats this holiday season. But, will they enjoy what they see? Yes, somewhat, if patience is one of their virtues. There's a key difference between the first and the second chapters in this franchise. The exceptional...
River Rouge, MI) November 7, 2018 – The Eden Park Community Project, a green space initiative in the most polluted city in the state of Michigan, announces benefit concert featuring Hip Hop Legend YoYo and R&B songstress Dondria hosted by comedian COCO with sounds by DJ Yeezy on November 20th. For decades, plants such as Marathon, DTE, AK Steel and US Steel have been operating within the 48217, 48218 and 48229 zip codes producing severe toxins harmful to its residents. This area, Boynton, is a...
The phrase "The Hate U Give Little Infants F-s Everybody" gave the hip-hop group T-H-U-G-L-I-F-E its name. The sentiment fromTupac Shakur (and other group members, Big Syke, Stretch, Mopreme Shakur, The Rated R and Macadoshis) was that the kids you ignore or deride turn into young people who will be a stone in your shoe. Writer Angie Thomas used that mantra as a title for her bestselling book The Hate U Give, which is inspired by the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant in 2009 in Oakland, California...
It's a match made in heaven - well maybe Atlanta - that's where this film was shot. Kevin Hart, the rich, diminutive comic strongman shares the silver screen with the breakout star, and his former protégé, the very cray cray Tiffany Haddish. There's a great potential for outrageous, side-splitting humor and for the most part the duo lives up to that billing. Expectations are also high because director Malcolm D. Lee is at the helm, fresh off his gigantic success with Girls Trip. The whacky s...
Detroit's reputation is a long one. The city is known for electrifying events and festivals. The festivities celebrate cultures and lifestyles seldomly seen in the motor city. When the UniverSoul Circus comes to town the state of Michigan rejoices. Most folks recall the UniverSoul Circus as a monument to their childhood. They remember how it brought their families together for a night that will never escape memory. It's 2018 and the mojo hasn't shifted. The old souls who enjoyed UniverSoul as ch...
ATLANTA, GA – The evolution of circus continues with the UniverSoul Circus "We are ONE 25th Anniversary Tour." UniverSoul Circus proudly celebrates 25 high-flying years as North America's top-ranked venue for music, laughter and unrivalled performance artistry. UniverSoul Circus sets up its single ring big top at Chene Park (2600 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207) in Detroit, September 6-30th for an unforgettable journey of electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances. UniverSoul Circus will have p...
Washington DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, is saddened to hear of the passing of our Sister, Aretha Franklin, who is the Queen of Soul. When the Black community gave Aretha that title, Aretha dominated the charts in every respect. She sang not only rhythm and blues, but blues, jazz, and all African American music styles. She was a versatile soul of music. Rev. Anthony E...
Popular music's most powerful couple continue to make power moves. Hip-hop superstar Jay Z and his wife, Beyoncé, have announced a new scholarship program that will award 10 scholarships worth $100,000 each to "exceptional" high school seniors who demonstrate financial needs. The award will serve as a dedicated university-based fund for each selected student throughout the duration of the student's enrollment, according to a news release. "This back to school season, students in the On The Run...
For fans in the punk scene, November's announcement that this would be the last Warped Tour hit home hard and with it came the trending hashtag #ForeverWarped. For those that aren't familiar with Warped Tour, it is a summer punk festival featuring a handful of stages and a large gathering of music lovers. Warped Tour, though mostly a festival of rock music, has featured artists like The Black Eyed Peas (1999) and Katy Perry (2008). It has also featured contributions to those in need, wherein 3 cans of food or a $5 donation goes to the...
Thanks to the Michigan Comic Con, downtown Detroit looked like the set of a superhero movie. Fans of animation and comic books gathered at Cobo Hall for a weekend of fun. Each day brought a new experience to the Motor City. Comic books and cosplay served as the tip of the iceberg. Before or after entering the showroom. Fans had the option to visit a board game library, enjoy a lesson of medieval weaponry presented by the Detroit Fight Club, or visit a panel discussion from their favorite celebri...
