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Motown Museum outdoor exhibit expands to honor Esther Gordy Edwards
The "Keeper of the Dream" Motown Mile is the fourth edition of the outdoor exhibit series from Motown Museum with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
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DER Weekends: Detroit genealogist on the importance, emotional toll of researching African American ancestors
Dr. Carolyn Carter, a historian and genealogist, discussed the challenges and importance of tracing African American family ...
Michigan Matters: Celebrating autos and American history
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with ...
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Old Petersburg library building poised to be transformed into an African-American history museum - Richmond Times-Dispatch
A museum highlighting the contributions of African Americans and artifacts from the history of what is now a majority-Black city is needed, said Crocker, a member of the McKenney Foundation board ...
Restored Detroit landmark is the hot new place to get hitched
The grandeur of the restored Michigan Central Station is drawing couples who want to celebrate their wedding in style. But ...
City of Detroit's Arts Alleys project brings vibrant artwork directly into neighborhoods
Detroit's Arts Alleys initiative is transforming nine neighborhood alleys into vibrant community spaces with art ...
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Advocates hope Juneteenth renews support for reparations bills
Juneteenth renews call for reparations for African Americans, advocates say Deborah Barfield Berry USA TODAY 0:00 ...
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Jewish American Heritage Month - Smithsonian Institution
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Explore a selection items in the Smithsonian's collections that reflect the Jewish American experience as well as the significant role Jewish Americans and those ...