Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone As I revisit my first-ever blog post penned at the outset of this incredible journey, I’m struck by the depth of transformation and growth that these weeks have ushered into my life. The Ahmed who sat down to write those words has evolved profoundly, and the insights gained […]
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, This week we were honored by Ms. Tiffany Brown, who came to speak about her experience running the Detroit Food Academy and Developing Despite Distance and the importance of self-care. Her presentation about self-care was enlightening. In my time in Detroit and experience working with nonprofits, I never
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, For this week’s post I have decided to recognize Ray’s hard work in making sure that we enjoy DCERP. Please enjoy the following short poem: In the heart of Detroit, a friend we’ve found,Ray Wang, our program coordinator, always around.He brings the DCERP cohort close, like a family
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, For this week’s blog post I interviewed one of my mentors, James Phillips, who has been with Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center the most time out of all current employees. Below is a transcript of the interview. Q: Can you start by sharing a bit about your background
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, One thing that struck me while reading How to Kill a City was the astonishing power of a few wealthy individuals to transform and take control of an entire city completely. It was truly alarming to discover how influential these affluent individuals are in Detroit, being able to
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, Something that I have learned about the community in Detroit is that they are resilient. Although they have faced and are still facing many challenges, the residents of Detroit are not giving up. Every time I come into work and speak with one of the residents who need
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, I’m super excited to blog for week two! The community organization I am working with for the summer is Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center (SWDCJC). SWDCJC is a jail diversion and community center that helps people avoid incarceration and its associated issues, such as trauma, unemployment, and weak
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Assalamu Alaikum (peace be unto you) everyone, my name is Ahmed Shareef. I am a rising sophomore majoring in Political Science and Sociology with plans to apply for the PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) major. I hope to attend law school after my time in LSA, so I can help people navigate the legal system
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