Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries.

Designing wigs for major artists like Beyoncé, Niecy Nash-Betts, Mariah Carey and Little Nas X, he has become extremely sought after by celebrities and Detroiters alike for his meticulous hand-sewn and stitched designs.

Darnell joined The Metro on Tuesday to discuss his love for hair and wig-making from an early age, and Detroit’s rich legacy in Black hair innovation.

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Some Michiganders will begin casting ballots in the state’s Aug. 4 primary election as early as next week, with absentee voting beginning Thursday, June 26. 

Federal and state laws require equal access to voting for people with disabilities. But for many, voting in person remains a challenge. 

According to a May report from Detroit Disability Power, only 13% of nearly 300 metro Detroit polling locations that the organization surveyed in 2024 were found to be accessible to people with disabilities. 

DDP Advocacy Director Eric Welsby joined The Metro to discuss how to close the accessibility gap for the roughly 30% of voters in the region with disabilities.

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Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.

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Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé.

She also wrote and published a debut collection of poetry in 2023 titled, “Words of a Goat Princess,” and released her third studio album, “Paid in Memories,” this past March with features from Ari Lennox, Big Sean, Lil Wayne and more.

Now, the JUNO award winner is on a tour across North America, including a stop in Detroit this Sunday. Reyez joined The Metro ahead of her Detroit stop to share her reflections on being an artist and how she’s preparing mentally and physically for her current tour. 

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