313 Day: Food, sports, music and culture, a look at what Detroit is known for

313 Day: Food, sports, music and culture, a look at what Detroit is known for

Celebrations happened all over Detroit on Thursday for 313 Day, a day recognized across the city due to the date being 3/13. But when you think of Detroit, what is it really known for?Is it a coney dog, the city's sports teams, music or just the culture in general? To find out, I spent the day talking to Detroiters about what they thought the citys signature is.I met up with Jamilah Jackson at The Lip Bar. She says Detroit's signature is a mix o…

313 Day: Detroit Black History

Every year on March 13th, Detroiters come together to celebrate 313 Day, a day dedicated to honoring the city, its people, and its rich culture. The name comes from Detroit’s area code, 313, but it’s more than just a number, its a symbol of pride, resilience, and the deep-rooted history of Black excellence in the city. Detroit has long been a powerhouse of Black culture and history. During the Great Migration, thousands of Black families moved f…

Happy 313 Day! First look at a new taquito spot (and St. Patrick's Day is coming)

Happy 313 Day!Jer here. I know that Detroit's official birthday is July 24, but it seems in recent years the events and energy has been around March 13 — 3/13 — as a welcome ramp-up to the warm season.Beyond our sold-out 313 Day Trivia and Podcast live show at Tocororo tonight, there are a ton of events happening. This list over at the Detroit News will get you set up in case you're looking for something last-minute.🍴 Takitos AF is new in the D…