Ferguson & Dotson Family

Detroit

• ARETHA’S JAZZ CAFE

  

  Aretha’s Jazz Cafe is more than what meets the eye, which is an entertainment venue, with a full bar and kitchen. Sitting snuggly inside of the Music Hall, many view it as the community’s connection to music and entertainment. There are many reasons for that. Why? Because it’s mainly the name attached to it. .…

  thewritersmonthly.com

  October 26, 2023

  Entertainment, Music

  #Economic Development Corp, Aretha Franklin, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, Detroit, Detroit’s Rich Music Legacy, Duane Parham, life challenges, Motown, music, Smooth Jazz, The Duane Parham Society, The Music Hall, The Music Hall Expansion, WJZZ Radio

• Shirley Washington Then . . .

  

  During the 1970s and 80s, Shirley Washington Then was “blazing her trail” on the Hollywood Scene as an actress. Young, energetic and feisty, she was making sure no one left her behind! Shirley appeared in several movies and TV shows. Among them: Mission Impossible as a stewardess; Maggie in Wonder Woman; Travel agent in The…

  thewritersmonthly.com

  February 11, 2023

  Entertainment

  actress, Berry Gordy Jr., Darktown Strutters, Detroit, Eddie Holland, Motown, movies, Shirley Washington, Smokey Robinson