Bio
Imani Mixon was born and raised at the magnetic center of the world’s cultural compass — Detroit, Michigan. She is a long-form storyteller who is inspired by everyday griots who bear witness to their surroundings and report it back out. Equal parts urgent and essential, her multimedia work centers the experiences of Black women and independent artists.
Recent Articles
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Infusing Creativity into Mentorship for Youth in Cleveland
September 14, 2023
The founders of the Museum of Creative Human Art are driven by their own experiences at the intersection of art and community as Black artists and educators.
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New Milwaukee Bookstore Centers Black Authorship and Ownership
August 3, 2023
After connecting with community through her pop-up book mobile, Cetonia Weston-Roy is set to open a brick-and-mortar bookstore in Milwaukee’s historically Black neighborhood, Bronzeville.
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Detroit Public Theatre Brings Plays to the Neighborhood
July 25, 2023
Now in a new permanent space, the black box theatre wants to create a cultural anchor institution for professional theatre for Detroiters.
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7 Must-Try Restaurants in the Midwest
July 13, 2023
Savor your social calendar with restaurants that are right in our neck of the woods.
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Interview: Rhonda Greene on Sustaining African Dance in Detroit
May 17, 2021
As Executive Director of Heritage Works in Detroit, Michigan, Rhonda Greene has spent decades connecting folks to West African cultural traditions through youth programs, community programs, and placemaking efforts. Arts Midwest spoke with Rhonda about cultural reclamation, placemaking, skill sharing, and the moves we need to memorize for a brighter future.