Written by Imani Mixon and directed by Margot Bowman, 'Showing Up Showing Out' considers the legacy and impact of Motown. The recently released short film Showing Up Showing Out celebrates Motown’s 60th and the sound that has helped to reshape American culture. Written by Imani Mixon and directed by Margot Bowman in collaboration with Carhartt WIP, the documentary is a love letter to Detroit and to that unique Motown sound. “The Carhartt team reached out for help with a project for Motown lega

Entering the Cochrane House Luxury Historic Inn, you can’t help but feel a sense of calm. Scents of brown sugar, jasmine, and coconut emanate from soy candles. The neutral colors, elegant art pieces, and lavish furniture make you feel as if you walked straight into a luxury home magazine. There are wine and cheese hours, bath products, and, of course, breakfast served every morning. This luxury bed and breakfast experience takes place in a historic Brush Park home, bought by two lifelong Detroi

Vibrant art pieces hanging on wide walls. The sound of someone’s newly written freestyle blasting through the loudspeakers. The smell of chicken and waffles wafting through the rooms. People in different colored hairstyles, fashion choices, ages, races all together in one small space. It’s not just another exhibition opening at a gallery in Detroit, but a party at a place many would describe as a home and safe space for artists in the city. Unfortunately for the Baltimore Gallery, it’s also th

Detroit is a city with a rich history of creating the most influential people in the world. To celebrate past and current success stories, Neighborhood Natives is a gallery of photos of notable Detroiters returning to neighborhoods that they grew up in, with the purpose of showing youth the different faces of success that come from Detroit. The series was created by The Neighborhoods, the department of storytelling for the city of Detroit. Chief storyteller of the Neighborhoods Aaron Foley brai

Being an artist have never been known as a secure job. Luckily, with resources and a community that thrive on art, the Old Town neighborhood is helping artists make a living. With art fairs, consignment art galleries, and property for artist to open their own store, there are countless ways to make a living. The main resource for various artists is the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Dawn Gorman the communication and events manager explained their goal and purpose for artist. “We help all vari

When first entering Old Town, at first it can be considered an inviting neighborhood. After touring an area filled with booming businesses, clean streets, upscale townhouses you reach the end of the street, and it all comes to a screeching halt entering the poverty-stricken area of Lansing. With newly high-end homes right next door to old low-income housing, Old Town is a prime example of gentrification. But is that a bad thing? Lansing resident William Blanchard doesn’t think it is. “I think

Neon lights welcome you into a dim room. The classic Sean Paul song “Temperature” is playing. People are dancing like there’s no tomorrow. The smell of jerk chicken and jollof rice entices your nose. Colorful Nigerian and Haitian flags wave in the air. No, you’re not at a party in the islands, but in Detroit at Jerk and Jollof. Co-founder Kristian Black describes the events as a way to travel to Africa and the Caribbean for about $30. At Jerk and Jollof—also known as JxJ or JerkxJollof—Caribbea

Before coming to London, I had no real expectation. The only thing that came to mind was tea, fish & chips, english accents, the queen and TopShop. Before arriving I was told on how they are very polish, polite, how they don’t wear white shoes (which was WRONG), and were big on etiquette. We entered our London portion on the Tube, and seeing a diverse group of people, who were on the go. Looking at the tube map, I was not only surprised on how easy was to use the tube; but how big London was. D

Music is something that connects everyone together. It is said to be a universal language. I love music so much, it inspired me to become a song writer. Music can create conversation, confidence, and emotion. Music influence the internet with apps like Musical.ly, Maestro, and more. Sites like blogs, Tumblr, and YouTube have exposed me to new music. The biggest part of a song is the beat. Producers serve such a vital part in music.  They must listen, experiment, and explore all aspects of a song

It’s the side of London, the media don’t pull up when you google London. There is nothing wrong with doing Tourist stuff, but why only buy the appetizer when you can have the full course meal? I had a completely different experience when I ventured off, and interacted with locals, versus when I was with only with my group doing visitor stuff. The Double Decker Bus Tour: If you’re coming to London for the first time, I recommend this to understand where everything is at. Best to do the first