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City of Detroit showcases artists as kickoff to Black History Month
Read full article: City of Detroit showcases artists as kickoff to Black History MonthDETROIT โ The arts in Detroit are getting a big boost of exposure Monday. The city is launching a year-long program called โUNDEFEATED.โ It aims to showcase artists of every genre and every background. I want people to understand that Black history is a part of everything else. Theyโre going to see Black artists and Black musicians alongside white artists, Indian artists, Arabic artists and then we can understand that itโs not just about one thing,โ Riley said. More: Black History Month stories
Detroit to start yearlong celebration of arts and culture
Read full article: Detroit to start yearlong celebration of arts and cultureDETROIT โ A yearlong celebration of arts and culture in Detroit will focus on the cityโs contribution to American creativity. The UNDEFEATED begins Monday with the city hosting a week of virtual events to start Black History Month. They will appear in a monthly showcase highlighting the cityโs talent. The showcases also will give artists opportunities to sell their work and performers chances to be booked for virtual events. The showcases will be featured monthly throughout the year on Channel 22 and the cityโs Facebook and YouTube channels.