If ever the words of the Declaration of Independence authored by Thomas Jefferson were screaming out loud today in the state of Michigan – and more specifically in the city of Detroit – it is now! In case you have forgotten, let me remind you what the framers of our Constitution and ultimately these United States declared to the wor...
Job growth in Michigan continues to be a major point of concern for state officials. Governor Rick Snyder is expected to announce plans to kick off a two-day event that will connect residents to employment opportunities. The summit will involve many of Michigan's business, academic and government leaders.
Slated to speak on...
As I write, Chaka Khan’s empowering “I’m Every Woman” loops in my head – like a soundtrack. (By the way, have you seen her lately? All slim, trim and more fabulous than ever). It’s Women’s History Month and the lyrics to that iconic anthem should be resonating with all women, and those who love us, as we celebrate ourselves and the co...
The traditional wedding vows include the words “till death do us part.” Well-intentioned couples, usually in love (or something like it), have been speaking those words for eons. And back in the day, they nearly always meant it.
But with the passage of time things changed. For many reasons, most of them complex, “till death do u...
(Photo credit: Rae Maxwell)
From Nona Hendrix and Grace Jones, to the Afro punk warrior goddess Tamar Kali, Black women artists are inextricably woven into the fabric of rock and roll. During Women's History Month, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History and the Jess Care Moore Foundation will pay homage to this...
It is considered a blessing to know what you want to do at a young age. For Tori Nichel it was fashion and she is happy she had the direction early in life. The influence of fashion and style came from her mother’s side of the family.
“My mom, aunt and grandmother were all very stylish. I would always tag along when they went s...
For a while there had been talk about the possibility of bringing back “In Living Color,” the groundbreaking, innovative sketch comedy show that ran from 1990 to 1994.
But according to its creator, Keenen Ivory Wayans, that is not going to happen. As he put it, “After a lot of thought and discussions, I realized that the bar is...
Looking for luck on St. Patrick’s Day? Then TAP at MGM Grand Detroit, a modern sports pub with a classically comfortable feel, is a good place to start.
This newcomer to the social scene is offering $4 pints and $12 pitchers of Guinness brew on St. Patty’s Day. TAP also offers a curated collection of more than 50 draft, bottled...
Although vehicle fuel economy has improved 40 percent since 1970, the total amount of fuel used has increased by more than half, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Using data from the U.S. Department of Transportation from 1970 to 2010, Michael Sivak of the U-M Transportation Research Institute examined the impact of...
The weekend is here! Need something to do? Here’s a list of things to get into this weekend in and around Detroit.
Friday, 3/15/13
Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Date & Time: Times vary
Price: $66 Rinkside, $51 VIP, $27 and $19 reserved
Go online to https://www.palac...
