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On 'Welcome 2 Detroit,' the legendary rapper/producer did more than just announce himself, he painted a picture of his city using a palette from throughout the diaspora.

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On her eighth studio release, singer-songwriter Mitski crafts a stunningly dark tapestry concerned with solitude and death.

A jury will begin deliberating the fate of a 23-year-old man on Friday who says he killed two people in self-defense.

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Graphic courtesy of Maya Pegues What do you think of when you hear the word American? Apple pies, bald eagles, state fairs, and white picket fences? Or does the word evoke nostalgia for some long-gone ...