The Metro

A new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum tells the history of Black Bottom's Jewish community. The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan collaborated on the exhibit and executive director Catherine Cangany speaks about the project. Plus, Sidewalk Detroit Executive Director Ryan Myers Johnson and artist Jordan Weber join the show. They're creating a remediation forest at East Canfield Art Park, decreasing air pollution by planting trees like pine and cypresses.

Professor Ghassan Zeineddine joins "The Metro" to discuss his new collection of short stories, titled "Dearborn." Conductor Roberto Kalb and Soprano Mané Galoyan also join the show to discuss the upcoming performances of "The Cunning Little Vixen," playing at the Detroit Opera May 11-19.

So many events are planned to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Southwest Detroit. One of the events taking place this weekend is Fiesta Detroit. Co-founder and Director of We Are Culture Creators Michael Reyes joins "The Metro" to talk about the music, food and more people will experience. Also, Assistant Professor of History at Wayne State University Reyna Esquivel-King joins the show to share a bit of Cinco De Mayo history.

Today on "The Metro," Dreamz Two Reality Basketball owner and founder Roy Jackson joins the show to talk about the recruiting platform for high school athletes and the inaugural All-American basketball game taking place this Saturday. Also on the show, Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University Hannah Burrack explains an insect phenomenon expected to emerge across Illinois, Missouri and parts of Michigan this spring.

Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore is a lifelong Detroiter and award-winning poet. She joins the show to discuss how she’s approaching the position. Jeff Newsom, curator at Next Step Studio & Gallery in Ferndale, also joins the show to discuss the gallery's upcoming exhibition "FROCK" that will serve as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Ruth Ellis Center.

TechTown Assistant Vice President for Economic Development and Chief Program Officer Christianne Malone joins "The Metro" to talk more about the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, awarding $100,000 to help a new business open in the city. The winner will be selected by public votes and judges on May 9. Michigan Education Trust Executive Director Diane Brewer also joins the show to discuss how the program can help set aside money for education.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays Johnnie Turnage. The events are bringing individuals interested in tech within the Black community together, helping them enter and succeed in the expanding field. Also on the show, Detroit Free Press Sports Columnist Shawn Windsor joins to talk about the NFL Draft and and the Lions' selections.

Tom Perkins of BridgeDetroit joins the show to talk about new archaeological findings in Detroit that could help uncover a piece of Civil War history. Also on the show, metro Detroit's Collision Six was selected as the official house band for the NFL Draft in Detroit. Band leader Matt Rappaport joins the show to discuss the experience.

Ever wonder about the story behind the giant photos of Detroit Lions players lining buildings downtown for the NFL Draft? Today on "The Metro," we speak to the photographer behind the portraits. Also, The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network opened a new care center in Detroit's New Center neighborhood. Grace Wolf, vice president of crisis services for the organization, joins the show to discuss the center's offerings.

Rabbi Matt Zerwekh from Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park joins "The Metro" to share more about the Jewish high holiday of Passover and its many symbols and traditions. Also, General Motors will be moving out of the Renaissance Center and into the new Hudson's tower. Crain's Detroit Business reporter Nick Manes joins the show to discuss the RenCen's history and future.