The screenings, panel discussions and award ceremony will be held at Michigan Central Station.
Tickets are now on sale for the first in-person HBCU Student Invitational Film Competition and Festival on Aug. 23 at New Lab inside the recently reopened Michigan Central Station in Detroit. Produced by Autumn Sun, an organization focused on creating a platform to highlight young Black Artists, the festival will show films produced by student creators from historically Black colleges and universities.
Students will screen their films on Aug. 23 and the winners of the $10,000 Jury Award will be announced the following day. The screenings and panel discussions are free, but registration is required. Tickets to the award ceremony and the following gala at Michigan Central Station cost $50 and $100, respectively.
The festival is being hosted in Detroit because Autumn Sun founder Bruce Clifton is a Detroit native. It’s also co-sponsored by the city of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture & Entrepreneurship (ACE).
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“Detroit is a creative arts hub for every genre, fine and performing arts, dance, everything — so it’s no surprise that our city is growing its opportunities for filmmakers,” said ACE Director Rochelle Riley in a press release.
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HBCU Student Film Festival
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Aug. 23; 5 p.m. – midnight and Aug. 24
New Lab at Michigan Central Station
2050 15th St., Detroit
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Registration for screening and panel discussions required. Tickets for award ceremony ($50) and Film Festival Gala ($100) required.
Visit eventbrite.com/e/2024-hbcu-student-film-festival-in-detroit-tickets-978747769927?aff=oddtdtcreator for information or to register and purchase tickets.
The Detroit Lions are facing a significant dilemma regarding a player selected in the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Cornerback Terrion Arnold is facing multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.
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When drafted, the former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back signed a four-year, $14,343,710 contract. The agreement included a $7,251,788 signing bonus and an average salary of $3,585,928 annually.
So at this point, Arnold has been paid more than half of his contract.
This year, Arnold was set to earn a base salary of $1,273,974, which included a roster bonus of $825,000. His cap hit is $3,911,921 this year and has dead cap hit of $9,127,816.
If the Lions decide to cut the 23-year-old, they would be on the hook for dead cap costs, but could in the future recoup monies based on the league’s conduct policy.
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According to Spotrac, “Lions Terrion Arnold has 2-years, $4.8 M (guaranteed) remaining on his rookie contract, plus a potential 5th-year option for the 2028 season. Any suspension stemming from a violation of the league’s conduct polict would void the guarantees.”
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In the short term, cutting Arnold is not significantly beneficial. The organization could save money in the future depending on if his decisions are deemed to have breech the clauses in his first NFL contract.
Detroit has options at the cornerback position if Arnold is no longer a part of the organization. Nick Whiteside, Rock Ya-Sin, Keith Abney and Ennis Rakestraw are all in the mix to earn playing time opposite of veteran D.J. Reed.
“It’s just the depth. Like, you’ve got guys that have played in games and that’s what you want. It’s not like you’re guessing on what you’re getting. You know what you’re going to get from those guys and so another year in the system, another year competing, he’s (Whiteside) going to be better,” said defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. “And just that’s the thing about the NFL, you got to have guys who go out there and compete and he’s another one that’s capable of playing and it’s going to push everybody else in the room.”
Currently, the team has $19,338,873 (17th) available in cap space, based on the top-51 players on the roster.
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#Lions CB Terrion Arnold has 2-years, $4.8M (guaranteed) remaining on his rookie contract, plus a potential 5th-year option for the 2028 season.
Any suspension stemming from a violation of the league’s conduct policy would void the guarantees.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) June 25, 2026
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Police had not released details about the nature of the investigation
DETROIT – A large police investigation was underway on Detroit’s west side.
Update: 7-year-old boy shot multiple times, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west side
The scene is taking place on Wednesday (June 24) near Burgess Street, not far from Outer Drive and Fenkell Avenue.
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Police had not released details about the nature of the investigation.
Multiple requests for information from the police were pending.
Local 4 photographer Sara Schulz, who is at the scene, observed officers searching the area and appeared to be looking for evidence, including possible shell casings.
The circumstances surrounding the investigation, including whether anyone was injured or whether a shooting occurred, were not immediately confirmed.
Police are expected to provide additional information as the investigation develops.
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Ilitch Companies recently announced the formation of a new gaming platform with plans to purchase a casino in Mississippi and expand its ownership of a casino in New Jersey.
The new venture, called Ilitch Gaming, will oversee the company’s gaming, hospitality and entertainment businesses, the company said in a release, adding that it will build on the success of MotorCity Casino Hotel. The operation of Ilitch Gaming is awaiting regulatory approval.
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Chris Ilitch, CEO of Ilitch Companies, described the move as a new chapter for the company’s gaming and hospitality business. He will also serve as chairperson of Ilitch Gaming.
“My mother Marian Ilitch’s vision for MotorCity Casino Hotel and our success in Detroit over nearly three decades is the inspiration for what comes next,” Ilitch said in a statement. “The formation of Ilitch Gaming marks a defining new chapter in the evolution of our gaming and hospitality business. We remain committed to creating memorable experiences for guests, supporting responsible gaming, and serving as a positive economic force in the communities where we operate.”
More: MotorCity Casino Hotel launches $65 million renovation
Along with the launch of Ilitch Gaming, Ilitch Companies announced plans to acquire Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville, Mississippi, and purchase the remaining ownership stake in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from Luxor Capital Group LP. Ilitch Companies has had 50% ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort since 2021.
Both deals are subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, and each casino is expected to continue operating as usual until the transactions are completed, officials said.
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“We are incredibly proud of what our team has built over the past decade and grateful for the support we have received from our guests across the Gulf Coast,” LuAnn Pappas, chief executive officer of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, said in a statement. “We believe Ilitch Gaming shares our commitment to hospitality, service, and community, and we are confident Scarlet Pearl is positioned for continued success.”
