The program so far is going quite well for me. I have gotten a chance to meet some incredible people and see sights in Detroit that I never knew existed. It’s crazy to think that even though I went to high school downtown, I never took the time to explore the amazing parks, stores, and […]
My time in Detroit has certainly changed my perspective of the city. Being able to witness the dichotomy present within two sectors of the city has impacted my understanding of the city. As the book we read describes these sectors the 7.2 and rest of Detroit. When thinking about this divide it is confusing as
Since coming to Detroit, I’ve experienced an increased motivation to learn, and it’s a drive that’s found itself in my work and free time. It’s found itself in my increased willingness to sit down and actually invest in reading non-fiction as well as fiction. It’s found itself in my art, and where I’ve been led
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/07/12/police-commissioner-slams-gestapo-tactics-meeting-arrest/1716796001/ This article discussed how a police commissioner was arrested at a meeting for being disorderly. When I read this article, I found a few major themes on free speech, “techno-racism” and media discernment. On one side of the discussion, there’s the concern of upholding civil debate through legal enforcement and on the other there’s
For this free-write blog post I wanted to briefly share about the community that I have found here with the other members of this program. Coming in I wasn’t sure how we’d all get along. I understood that everyone in the program were kind people but I had my doubts that we’d actually form friendships
So far this program has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. I love my job because I’ve met so many inspiring people, such as my boss Angie, as well as learned so many things I never would’ve thought about before about the housing market and community development real estate. I started
The health fair is five days away. I am very excited to see the final product and meet the vendors in person. Planning an event like this is a little stressful because a lot of people are depending on me. I want to meet most of the expectations of the attendees and vendors.
Having encountered residents of different background, I began to wonder how much people really know about the current Detroit. We know there’s a lack of public transportation, high poverty rates, and a crumbling education system within the city. With residents struggling to make ends meet, what percentage involve themselves with matters that we’ve been exposed
My experience in the program thus far has been incredibly enjoyable. I have been able to make new connections to Detroit that I never thought possible simply because I wasn’t a resident. Working at Eastern Market has been the highlight of my time here and I’ve found it to be where I feel the most
Hello All, The program has been a pleasure for the most part. At first, I did not know how well I would fit in the workspace being that this workspace was unorthodox. With ONA being a community center, people frequent the workspace seeking help that I can not provide. In those moments I find myself
