Motown celebrates MLK Day with poetry workshops

Celebrated every year on the third Monday in January – this year MLK Day falls on the civil rights icon's birthday, Jan. 15.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.

Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862

Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.

What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

New Year's Eve things to do in Metro Detroit

Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

Metro Detroit kicks off 1st night of Kwanza with activities at Charles H. Wright Museum

The Wright will recognize each principle of Kwanzaa during the week-long program – including unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Metro Detroit

With Christmas passed, it's time to think about how to dispose of the tree that's been lighting up your home for the holiday. If you have a real tree, recycling it is an option, and is relatively easy, depending on where you live.

What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?

The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.

Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire

Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.