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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These Must-Read Books, According to Our Staff

Discover must-read books by Hispanic and Latino authors to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, handpicked by our Courier Newsroom staff.

A Detroit North End mural of the noted Hip-hop producer J Dilla. (Photo via Ken Coleman, Michigan Advance)
Michigan Leaders Salute Hip-Hop at 50: ‘It’s Part of a Fabric of Our Culture’

While hip-hop is rooted in New York City culture, several Michiganders have contributed to its legacy. And many current and former state and local elected officials say the genre has influenced their lives.

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6 Michigan Artists to Watch in 2023

From painters to photographers, sculptors to digital media makers, these creatives are pushing the boundaries of art and highlighting the best of the Mitten.

Singing Sands and A Dogman: 9 Legends You Should Know in Michigan
Singing Sands and A Dogman: 9 Legends You Should Know in Michigan

Legends, as they say, never die, and in Michigan, these nine legends are no different. Here are 9 legends you should know in Michigan.

4 Michigan Towns That You Might Not Know Have a Rich Hispanic History
4 Michigan Towns That You Might Not Know Have a Rich Hispanic History

Michigan owes a significant portion of its rich culture to those of Hispanic descent. Four communities, in particular, stand out from the rest.

From left; Spinners members Marvin Taylor, G.C. Cameron, Ronnie Moss, Henry Fambrough and Jessie Peck stand outside the Motown Museum, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Detroit. The museum welcomed the iconic soul group where group members donated uniforms and other memorabilia from their Motown days. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Famed R&B Group The Spinners Donate Performance Outfits to Motown Museum in Detroit

Members of The Spinners took a tour of Motown's Studio A in Detroit Friday as part of a ceremony that included the donation to the Motown Museum of 375 outfits worn by the group during performances. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced this month that The Spinners are among its 2023 inductees.

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7 Gift Ideas for Michigan Moms Who Love Weed

From relaxing spa products to enticing edibles, here's our list of the best weed-themed gifts for mom.