Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion, a bustling Black business district, has a storied past. The Avenue became a destination for shoppers after World War II. Its decline started a couple of decades later. Now, a surge of new restaurants and specialty shops are filling the vacant storefronts. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with business owners about the Avenue’s history and future.
Read MoreThe historic Blue Bird Inn jazz club on Detroit’s west side is getting a massive renovation, thanks to the nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy. American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe talks with members of the community about what the rehab of the club will mean for the surrounding neighborhood.
Read MoreIndian Village, a neighborhood on Detroit’s east side bordered to the south by the Detroit River, has a storied past. Visitors to the neighborhood will likely find a lot of maintenance and repair work underway for the uniquely designed houses. In recent years, property values have surged. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota tours the neighborhood and shares the history of this national historic district.
Read MoreThe 41st annual African World Festival returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza July 12-14 to celebrate and showcase the culture, arts, and community spirit of the African diaspora. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Yolanda Jack, Manager of Community Engagement at The Wright Museum, about the festival’s growth, how it celebrates the African diaspora, and what attendees can expect at this year’s festival.
Read MoreThe 18th annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, a citywide celebration of community spirit and service, returns on Saturday, Aug. 3. This year’s event, themed “My Neighborhood Matters,” aims to amplify the voices and stories of Detroit residents. Host Stephen Henderson talks with ARISE Detroit! Executive Director Luther Keith about this year’s event and the “My Neighborhood Matters” campaign.
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