Detroit has always been central to Black history. As a majority Black city, our culture, creativity, and contributions have shaped everything from music and business to style, activism, and innovation. Black history isn’t something Detroit looks back on. It’s something that lives here every day. The stories below spotlight voices, places, and perspectives that reflect that legacy and serve as an inspiration guide for exploring Black Detroit more deeply.
JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY
Black Bottom was a predominantly Black neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan demolished for redevelopment in the…
Historians note that Africans in America were in the Michigan territory including the area that…
A journey through Detroit’s iconic Black music scene, celebrating its pioneers, genres, and lasting influence…
1.4 miles. That is the short distance that stood between many 19th century Black Americans…
WHEN DETROIT MOVES, THE WORLD MOVES
Detroit’s Sonic Soul: The Impact of Black Music
A journey through Detroit’s iconic Black music scene, celebrating its pioneers, genres, and lasting influence on global sound.
Discovering Detroit’s Techno Roots
For those not already aware of this stronghold community, Detroit’s best kept musical secret remains: the city that automated the…
Dancing in the Streets: The Legacy of Dance in Detroit
Detroit doesn’t just move to the beat, it creates it. And nowhere is that rhythm more alive than on the…
The Sounds of Detroit: Live Jazz Music for Every Taste
Detroit is known for its music. We’re the home of Motown, techno, and the city thrives in all other forms…
Discover Detroit’s Hidden Jazz Icons
Did you know Detroit is home to jazz legends whose stories remain hidden in plain sight?
Sisters in Song: Detroit Women in the Music Industry
Growing up in Detroit, there was a radio promo that used to proclaim our city as "The Home of Anita…
From the Diaspora to Detroit
Check Out 8 of Detroit’s Newest Black-Owned Restaurants
Explore 8 of Detroit’s newest Black-owned restaurants serving up delicious flavors and unique dining experiences. Support local businesses and discover…
Detroit’s Jamaican Food & Caribbean Flavor is a Taste Sensation
Nestled quietly in Northwest Detroit is an enclave of West Indian immigrants who like many others were attracted to the…
10 Best BBQ Spots in Detroit You Need to Try
Is Detroit known for good BBQ?
8 Must Try Phenomenally Black Woman Owned Restaurants
Welcome to Women’s History Month! What better way to support the phenomenal women changing the dining scene in Detroit and…
Best Soul Food Restaurants in Detroit
Soul Food is one of the most recognizable forms of cuisine in America.
3 Incredible Ethiopian Restaurants in Detroit
Detroit has the largest Ethiopian American community in Michigan. As a result, more and more delicious Ethiopian and East African…
SHOP BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
Experience the Heartbeat of Detroit
Explore Black-Owned Businesses & Black History Month Events Throughout Metro Detroit
Detroit’s Black-Owned Businesses
While you’re in Detroit, be sure to check out these black-owned businesses for everything from food and entertainment to new…
Black-Owned Bookstores in Detroit
StudyBreaks.com says that Black-owned bookstores are “often essential community institutions” whose survival is more important than ever. “The popularity of…
Black Owned Bakeries in Detroit
The holiday season is upon us. It is a time for togetherness and fellowship; nothing says love like sweet treats.
