April Baer

4 weeks ago | michiganpublic.org | Kalloli Bhatt |Mercedes Mejia |Mike Blank |April Baer

Ever feel the need to get away? Perhaps, to a galaxy far, far away? Michiganders did just that this past Saturday, May 4. Every year for two weekends a warehouse in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood gets converted into a Star Wars universe. A small army of do-it-yourself artists, makers, and fun-seekers transform a half-block of space into, well, outer space.

Feb 5, 2025 | michiganpublic.org | April Baer

The University of Michigan Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibit by photographer Jarod Lew. In, Strange You Never Knew, Lew delves into the complexities of knowing one's true identity, focusing on the Asian American diaspora in the Midwest. In his photographs, Lew has his subjects looking directly at the camera. He explains that this creative choice is intended to establish a tension between the subjects and the viewer.

Jan 28, 2025 | michiganpublic.org | April Baer

President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to impose tariffs on manufactured goods imported from China and from longstanding allies such as Canada. If this plan goes into effect as outlined, it could result in substantial price increases for a variety of everyday products, ranging from gasoline to automotive parts, and even for items like a can of Labatt's beer.

Jan 6, 2025 | michiganpublic.org | April Baer

Detroit has undergone significant changes in the past decade, and with the election of a new mayor on the horizon, what's ahead for the city? One notable non-profit organization has announced plans to support the future of Black communities through an innovative grant program. Lauren Hood, founder of the Institute for AfroUrbanism, spoke with Stateside host April Baer about the new Corps D’Afrique Fellowship Program.

Oct 14, 2024 | michiganpublic.org | April Baer

"If you walk into our exhibition, you'll be welcomed by us. A welcome mat that I made and it has a little message on the floor that reflects with some light and it says, You are our native land."Last month, the University of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art and Design released a new exhibition featuring art by mother and daughter duo, Kelly Church and Cherish Parrish.