For Morris Hayes and a community of artists and educators, playing the music is only part of the answer. So is inspiring the next generation, showing them what it takes and giving them opportunities. If they can see it, they can be it. It’s an idea at the heart of Crescendo Detroit, a nonprofit providing free after-school and summer programs that use music and dance, academics, life skills, and mentorship to nurture Detroit young people ages 5 to 18: let them see excellence u

Detroit's musical legacy didn't begin when the world discovered its artists. It began much earlier—in classrooms, rehearsal rooms and neighborhoods where young people had the chance to learn. Detroit Harmony is working on what comes next. WHEN MUSIC WAS PART OF GROWING UP IN DETROIT Damien Crutcher remembers when seeing kids walking home from school carrying instrument cases was nothing unusual in Detroit. His own instrument was often among them. Crutcher began playing trumpe

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She is a remarkable, award-winning, R&B/Soul vocalist renowned for her spine-chilling vibrato and distinctive tone. Raised in the music-rich city of Detroit, Monique’s passion for music was nurtured from an early age. Drawing inspiration from the soulful sounds that echoed through Motown’s streets, she developed a deep appreciation for the emotive power of music. Monique’s talent has taken her on a remarkable journey, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in the

Advocating for justice with purpose and impact. For Dionne E. Webster-Cox, the practice of law is rooted in advocacy, accountability, and a commitment to protecting the rights of those too often overlooked. As the founder of Webster Law Office, PLLC, she has built a practice centered on supporting individuals navigating systems that do not always serve them equally. A graduate of Cass Technical High School, Class of 1987, Webster-Cox was a member of the school’s tennis team d

The Class of '72 is Keeping Cass Tech Connections Alive Through Friendship, Fellowship, and a Shared Commitment to Community For decades, the Cass Tech Class of 1972 Fun Times Society has helped keep classmates connected through shared memories, friendships, and a strong sense of community. Through reunions, jazz brunches, holiday gatherings, cruises, and special events, the group has created opportunities for classmates and friends to reconnect and continue the relationships