ICYMI: Afro Nation Gives $100,000 to Motown Museum & More Top Metro Detroit News

Stay up-to-date on the biggest local headlines including Deadly Storm Sweeps Through Michigan, Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the Detroit Auto Show, and more.
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Photograph courtesy of the Motown Museum

Afro Nation Donates to Motown Museum

Organizers of Afro Nation, the largest Afrobeats festival in the world that came to Detroit Aug. 19 and 20 donated $100,000 to the Motown Museum at an Afro Nation staff afterglow that took place at the museum the Monday after the event.

Deadly Storm Sweeps Through Michigan

occurred across Michigan on Thursday night, Aug. 24, in a storm that ripped roofs off buildings. Combined with the previous night鈥檚 storm, the rainfall caused record- left drivers stranded on the freeway.

Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the Detroit Auto Show

The singer, Oscar-winning actress, and American Idol alumna at the Huntington Place convention center鈥檚 main floor Friday, Sept. 15. Another guest of note: will be the featured speaker at the Auto Show鈥檚 new Mobility Global Forum on听Thursday, Sept. 14.

Development Projects to Form Entertainment Hub in Downtown Detroit

Over the last several months, local organizations and businesses have been putting in work on projects across Downtown in an effort to rejuvenate the city鈥檚 historic Entertainment District.

Shop These Metro Detroit Black-Owned Businesses

August is National Black Business Month. 香港六合彩图库资料 has compiled a list of outstanding metro Detroit Black-owned businesses for you to support 鈥 no matter what time of the year it is.

UAW Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

97 percent of on a strike authorization vote Friday Aug. 25, which gives union leaders the authority to call for a strike during ongoing negotiations with GM, Ford and Stellantis.

8 Local Clothing Stores to Shop for Back to School

Between comfy looks, formal wear, and accessories galore, stock up on wardrobe essentials at these local metro Detroit-based clothing stores.

Detroit Zoo Now Home to Four New Gorillas

The Detroit Zoo welcomed three female gorillas 鈥 Tulivu, Bandia, and Nayembi 鈥 and who鈥檚 almost 40 years old.

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