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AfarOct 12

The Detroit Neighborhoods That Shaped Black Culture—and the Artist Keeping It Alive

Fiber artist Taylor Childs guides you through Detroit's historic Paradise Valley and Black Bottom—from their legendary roots to the new and OG spots keeping their spirit alive.

eclectic charm with tin ceilings and retro pub fare

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Concert of ColorsFestivalevent held in July
Avenue of FashionNeighborhooddistrict on Livernois where artist Taylor Childs lives
Wildemere ParkNeighborhoodneighborhood where artist Taylor Childs' family lived
Apex BarBarfamily-run bar in the North End, now closed
North EndNeighborhoodcultural site, important for Black entertainment and business
Paradise ValleyNeighborhoodhistoric Black district, hub of entertainment and business
Black BottomNeighborhoodadjacent historic Black neighborhood
Detroit Month of DesignFestivalSeptember event taking over venues across the city
Aretha's Jazz CaféRestaurantjazz cafe with a lot of programming
Cliff Bell’sNightclubThe New York Times called Cliff Bell’s: “The place to be in Detroit!” Featuring live jazz, great food and drinks and an…
SavannahBlueRestaurantbrings Southern flavor to Northern soul food
Fixins Soul KitchenRestaurantnew soul food spot loved by many
Elephant RoomRestauranteclectic charm with tin ceilings and retro pub fare
Sugar Hill Arts DistrictNeighborhoodarea worth the drive north for arts experiences
N’Namdi Center for Contemporary ArtGalleryfeatures a beautiful collection
Hope for FlowersPlaceboutique of Detroit designer Tracy Reese
Cure NailhousePlaceexperimental space turning manicures into art
Taylor Childs StudiosPlaceplace to pick up creations
Vintage Eastern MarketMarketexpertly curated vintage clothing
Griot Music LoungeBar

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