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community 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.

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen September 26, 2023 2:14 pm EDT
Culture A Detroit North End mural of the noted Hip-hop producer J Dilla. (Photo via Ken Coleman, Michigan Advance)
Culture 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.

Michigan Advance Michigan Advance August 24, 2023 12:09 pm EDT
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Culture 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.

Maddison Hill Maddison Hill August 17, 2023 3:26 pm EDT
Culture Singing Sands and A Dogman: 9 Legends You Should Know in Michigan
Culture 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.

Lisa Green Lisa Green July 26, 2023 2:28 pm EDT
Culture 4 Michigan Towns That You Might Not Know Have a Rich Hispanic History
Culture 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.

Lisa Green Lisa Green June 30, 2023 2:31 pm EDT

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Culture 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)
Culture 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.

Associated Press Associated Press May 22, 2023 1:15 pm EDT
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Culture 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.

Jessica Strachan Jessica Strachan May 9, 2023 12:42 pm EDT