Starting next week, public school students in Flint, Michigan, will attend classes online from home indefinitely, according to school district officials. In a Jan. 19 message to students and parents, Flint Community Schools Superintendent Kevelin Jones said the decision was made after discussion with local health officials and based on the rising number of COVID-19…
Michigan School District Indefinitely Delays Return to In-person Classes, Cites COVID-19 Concerns
Shen Yun Gives a Transformative Experience in Detroit
DETROIT, Mich.—Pharmacist student Elsie Ramos and dentist Ruben Ramos came to Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time without knowing what to expect but came away with a deep feeling of recognition. They attended the Jan. 15 evening show at the Detroit Opera House. “I never experienced anything with Chinese culture so the dances and…
Choreographers and Dance Teachers Blown Away by Shen Yun
DETROIT—When you’ve seen as many performances as Mary Salmon has, it would be hard to be impressed. The Dayton Ballet choreographer and teacher attended the Jan. 14 performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House, and she had endless positive comments about the show. “It was absolutely amazing! The choreography, of course! It’s understated…
Freedom Should Not Be Taken for Granted, Musician Says
DETROIT—Robert Christie, owner of A & G Central Music, said that people express themselves through art. Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 15, reminded him that “not everyone has the freedom to express themselves the way we do here, and that we shouldn’t take it for granted.” Shen…
Police: Man Kills Twin, Wounds Father Before Shooting Self
TROY, Mich.—Police say they believe a 23-year-old man fatally shot his twin brother and shot and wounded their father before apparently taking his own life in suburban Detroit. A 64-year-old woman was also in the home in Troy during the shooting Monday morning but was not harmed, police said. Police responded to separate 911 calls…
Detroit Center for Innovation Planned for 2023 Groundbreaking at New Site
Related Companies, Olympia Development of Michigan, and the University of Michigan have announced plans to build the Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI) within The District Detroit, a mixed-use sports and entertainment destination around the Little Caesars Arena. The project was previously announced in 2019 for a site in downtown Detroit that was once intended to…
Detroit Superintendent Opposes Anti-CRT Bill: ‘Our Curriculum Is Deeply Using CRT’
December 1, 2021
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Critical Race Theory (CRT) is “very intentionally” embedded in curriculum used throughout Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), according to Superintendent Nikolai Vitti, who has urged the district’s school board to oppose an anti-CRT measure in the Michigan legislature. The comments about CRT being incorporated into Detroit classrooms were made at a Nov. 9 school…
The Music of Shen Yun Touches Detroiters
DETROIT, Mich.—Shen Yun, the New York-based classical Chinese performing arts company, may be best known for its colorful costumes and dazzling visual displays. But its music and live orchestra draws in audiences just as much. Michael Deluca and his wife Audrey attended the Oct. 31 matinee of Shen Yun at the Detroit Opera House. “I’m enjoying…
Detroit Audience Treated to Cultural Showcase Not Allowed in China
DETROIT, Mich.—It is one of the great ironic tragedies that an ancient civilization like China is cut off from its rich cultural and spiritual heritage due to its current political structure. Luckily, there exist groups like Shen Yun Performing Arts, who vow to preserve and promote what is at risk of being lost forever. Shen…
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Shen Yun Offers Healing for Mind and Soul, Says Detroit Audience
DETROIT, Mich.—At the Jan. 16 matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House, audiences said the performance left them feeling uplifted and renewed. Psychologist Howard Berlin was glad to see people come together to experience a sense of community. “People now are feeling depressed because they feel more isolated and alone,” he…