Yay to week three! Although I wasn’t able to interview my supervisors due to our hectic schedules, I can tell from our meetings their passion within their work. Specifically, regardless of what the city officials are/aren’t providing, my supervisors continue to push for youth programs that members can take part in regardless of COVID and […]
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So far I have loved working with my organization and have learned a great deal, although I feel I have learned a bit more about entrepreneurship in Detroit rather than about the city itself. However, in talking with other DCERP fellows as well as some supervisors, I have also gained some knowledge. One thing that
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This is not exactly something that I’ve learned, but it’s something that I keep noticing over and over again in my work: Detroit is a community of passionate, thoughtful adults and equally passionate and resilient youth. DFA’s summer program is partnered with a larger program called GDYT, or Grow Detroit’s Young Talent. GDYT and its
Week 3: Passionate People and Pandemic Predicaments Read More »
Here we are again! It is hard to believe that three weeks have passed since our first day with DCERP. Prior to starting the program, I would spend my time studying for the GRE and working on my applications for graduate school. I had developed an efficient routine of GRE practice tests and researching programs.
Week Three Blog: With COVID-19, Setback Are…OKAY Read More »
I recently sat in on a meeting between my site (Soulardarity) and DTE. Our goal and hope is that DTE starts putting people over profit and focusing on helping communities rather than just increasing shareholder value. One of the community members made a really good point in the middle of the meeting. She said that
Soulardarity, BLM, and a Large Corporation Read More »
So far at ProsperUS, most of what I’ve learned has revolved around business practices and how low-income and individuals of color struggle to become entrepreneurs. I learned about the wealth gap, the trust gap, and the credit gap. After learning about these disparities that affect all Black-owned small businesses in America from the AEO Tapestry
Effects of Covid-19, and What I’ve Learned About Detroit Read More »
This week I have been helping HOPE Village Revitalization (HVR) prepare for the weekly Farmers Market. This week’s market was especially important because we held a libation ceremony at the end of it to honor those who have died as a result of police brutality and racial violence. The set-up was like a neighborhood vigil,
Week 3: BLM and COVID-19 in the HOPE Village Read More »
Dear DCERP fellows, As I continue my work with SWDCJC, it obvious the passion my supervisor and her colleagues feel for the people of Detroit. My supervisor is constantly reaching out to community members and looks for new opportunities for the organization. She is obviously committed to the people of Detroit, and her attitude motivates
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My placement for this summer is in Deadline Detroit, which is an independent, grass-roots news organization within the metro-Detroit area. The mission of this organization is to create a platform in which local community members reclaim their narrative. The organization aims to offer reliable and authentic Detroit-focused news. During my placement, my overarching project involves
During my summer, I will be working with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Their mission is to provide a good education to the children of Detroit. As the organization continues and rebuilds, it hopes to not only increase good educational practices to children in these public schools but to actively seek ways that
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