Empowering Detroiters: Civic Engagement and Cultural Celebrations Shine in the Motor City

# Experience Detroit's Summer Energy with Morgan Riley's Latest News Update

Dive into the vibrant pulse of Detroit this summer as Morgan Riley delivers essential local updates blending serious journalism with neighborhood warmth. This episode captures the city's peak summer energy through festivals, elections, and community gatherings while providing practical information for engaged Detroiters.

Discover how CitizenDetroit is empowering voters with their new election resource website and learn about the upcoming Detroit Primary Election Candidate Forum. Get the inside scoop on two iconic cultural celebrations - the Concert of Colors and the 60th annual African World Festival - featuring world-class musicians and authentic Detroit experiences.

The episode includes an exclusive conversation with Sean Blackman about Detroit's collaborative music scene, important air quality alerts affecting residents, and a comprehensive events calendar featuring Detroit Bookfest, Downtown Street Eats, Tigers games, and art exhibitions.

Perfect for Detroit residents and anyone interested in urban community engagement, cultural celebrations, and local governance, this episode showcases why Detroit's heartbeat remains strong through its dedicated people and rich traditions.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Word on the streets of Detroit is that summer energy
is peaking as local festivals, community gatherings, and city happenings
fill every corner with stories and spirit. I'm Morgan Riley,
welcoming you to another Detroit News update, where we blend
serious journalism with the warmth of our neighborhoods. The top
story Making Ways is all about empowering Detroiters as we

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near key city elections. Local nonprofit Citizen Detroit, working with
Politics on the Go and Activate Detroit, has launched a
new website packed with candidate videos, helping residents make well
informed decisions as they get ready to vote for mayor,
city council clerk, and the Board of Police Commissioners. If
you want to dive deeper or catch the candidates in person,

(00:45):
there's a Detroit Primary election candidate forum on Thursday, July
thirty first at the IBW Local Union fifty eight. These
efforts reflect our city's tradition of civic engagement, meeting detroiters
where they are turning to local culture. Midtown is about
to come alive with two of Detroit's most iconic summer celebrations.

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The Concert of Colors kicks off today and runs through
the twentieth, spotlighting world class musicians and venues like the
Aretha Franklin Amphitheater and the Detroit Film Theater. This free
festival is known for uniting people of all backgrounds through
the universal language of music, a tradition that's been building
bridges here for decades. Alongside the sixtieth annual African World Festival,

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returns to Heart Plaza this weekend with performances, craft vendors,
a children's village, and an undeniable Detroit soul. Speaking of
Detroit Soul, I had a chat with Sean Blackman, a
world music artist and longtime Concert of Colors performer. He
shared how creating music in Detroit is about collaboration and community, saying,

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every stage here feels like home and you never know
who you'll inspire. Stories like Shawn's remind us that behind
every festival is a mosaach of local talent and dedication,
a real word on the streets of Detroit. Weatherwise, keep
an eye out. An air quality alert remains in effect
due to wildfire smoke from central Canada. Meteorologists encourage everyone

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to limit strenuous outdoor activity and keep those windows closed.
We have a shot at isolated showers and possible storms
heading into the weekend, but relief is on the way
with cooler air expected. On the events calendar, you're spoiled
for choice. Besides the festivals, the Detroit BookFest on July
twentieth is shaping up to be the largest yet, nearly

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doubling in size and shining a light on our city's
literary love affair. If food and fun are more, you're seen.
Downtown street eats and campus kids' days keep Cadillac Square
and campus marshes fun and filling all week. Not to mention,
the Detroit Tigers are playing at home and art lovers
can enjoy Art x Dance at Irwin House Gallery this Sunday.

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Detroit's heartbeat is strong because of its people. Those who
show up, create, volunteer, vote, and celebrate. Whether you prefer
Motown classics or new waves of music and art, there's
a place for you this week. Thanks listeners for tuning in.
Remember to subscribe so you never miss a Detroit News update.
If you want to share your own story or need

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