African American Events

From Tuskegee to Detroit: The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen

Step back in time and honor the pioneering African American military aviators who shattered racial barriers and redefined American aviation history. As part of our Historical Speaker Series, this presentation dives deep into the incredible journey of the Tuskegee Airmen, highlighting their critical

Motortown All-Stars

Let's celebrate Valentine’s early with the timeless soul of Motown! Assembled from members and former members of The Temptations, The Contours & The Miracles, the Motortown All-Stars’ show is jam-packed with impeccable harmonies, dazzling choreography, and those timeless Motown grooves that you know

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Performance

Join Interlochen Arts Academy students and faculty for a powerful multidisciplinary performance celebrating the life, legacy, and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through music, dance, theatre, and other artistic expressions, the program reflects on Dr. King’s enduring vision of equality

All Things Detroit: Holiday Experience

As founder of All Things Detroit: Holiday Experience, Jennyfer Crawford-Williams curates more than 200 local makers who participate, then transform Sheds 3, 4 and 5 at Detroit’s historic Eastern Market into a holiday wonderland every year. More than 14,000 people attend this one-stop holiday shop

Black History by the People that Lived It: Downtown Detroit Walking Tour

With Detroit’s long and interesting history, many have wondered, "if these walls could talk, what stories would they tell?" Well, wonder no more as lifelong Detroiter Glen Hendricks shares his personal stories and memories about Detroit over the last 70 years. His lived experiences, like many Black