When I started DCERP, I hoped to learn more about Islam and the Black Muslim community in Detroit. These past nine weeks have taught me so much about both of the aforementioned topics. I have gotten the chance to visit the Muslim Center in Detroit, meet community leaders, and edit video-recorded interviews. These real-life experiences …
Week 9: Reflecting on the Dream Storytelling Project Read More »
The Dream Storytelling Project has given me insight into the various forms of research. I used to always think of research as the type of thing that was conducted by scientists wearing lab coats and safety goggles. Being part of this project has taught me how to conduct oral history interviews. Notably, the Dream Storytelling …
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On Tuesday, my mentor, Dr. Alisa Perkins, joined us on Zoom to discuss Dream of Detroit. She spoke about both the mission and the vision of the organization. She shared a lot of valuable information about community-based participatory research and recommended that we read a book, Doing Public Humanities by Susan Smulyan, in order to …
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I will be spending the duration of my time as a DCERP fellow working with Dream of Detroit. This organization aims to empower its local neighborhood by rehabilitating houses, hosting training sessions for entrepreneurs, organizing community events, and more. One of the ways that Dream of Detroit uplifts its community is through the creation of …
Week 2: Introducing the DREAM Storytelling Project Read More »
Hey everyone! My name is Brooklynne Bates. I’m a rising sophomore from Northville, Michigan double majoring in Business Administration and Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan. I have a passion for educating myself and others on intersectional identities and a desire to create positive media content for underrepresented groups. One day, I …
