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
Seven tornados and five reported deaths occurred across Michigan on Thursday night, Aug. 24, in a storm that ripped roofs off buildings. Combined with the previous night’s storm, the rainfall caused record-breaking damage and flooding left drivers stranded on the freeway.
Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the Detroit Auto Show
The singer, Oscar-winning actress, and American Idol alumna will perform at the Huntington Place convention center’s main floor Friday, Sept. 15. Another guest of note: author Malcolm Gladwell will be the featured speaker at the Auto Show’s new Mobility Global Forum on 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’s historic Entertainment District.
Shop These Metro Detroit Black-Owned Businesses
August is National Black Business Month. Hour Detroit has compiled a list of outstanding metro Detroit Black-owned businesses for you to support — no matter what time of the year it is.
UAW Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
97 percent of Union Auto Workers members voted “yes” 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 — Tulivu, Bandia, and Nayembi — and a male silverback named Mshindi who’s almost 40 years old.
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