Week 9. I can’t believe it! Over the course of this summer, I definitely think I have evolved and developed some more clarity on Policy in Detroit, and what it takes to advocate, plan, educate, and work in that space. After reading my first blog post, I think my thoughts stay the same, but are […]
Week 9: The End Already? Read More »
I can’t believe it’s Week 8 of the fellowship! Only one more week to go everyone! Reflecting on my time with CDAD, I feel thankful for the deep-dive of housing policies and initiatives in Detroit. Housing equity has always been a topic to me that hits close to home (no pun intended). I feel a
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One of the many, amazing speakers that stood out to me was Deandre Calvert. I am really interested in pursuing a career in public policy, and hoping to get my degree from the School of Public Policy. Lately, the subject of my thoughts have been wondering where I want to take my policy career. Do
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Hey everyone! Admittedly, work has been picking up and I think that shows from this late blog post (I apologize!). I love the work that I have been doing in my placement so far. I have been involved in housing advocacy in Detroit through the Right to Council coalition and also been involved in the
After 5 weeks of working with CDAD (the Communtiy Development Advocates of Detroit) I’m really starting to feel just how important the work is that CDAD does, and how pivotal their work is for the city of Detroit. Detroiters need people who will vouch for them, and politicians aren’t always the answer. Community organizations, block
Week 5: Free-styling my Experience so Far. Read More »
Reflecting on the CDAD culture is the most perfect way to sum up how CDAD operates. The organization is compromised of all women of color who serve their members, care for each other, and always lend a helping hand to those who need it. The culture of CDAD promotes a community of care, respect, equity,
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While reading “How to Kill a City” I came to the realization that people can view gentrification as an impersonal thing. “But these buildings are helping the city! The economy is booming! Everyone’s happy!” But in reality, that’s far from the truth. Not everyone is happy with flashy lights and colors that illuminate the big
Week 3: Can Anyone Really “Save” a City? Read More »
Hi everyone, happy second week of work! And what a second week it has been, right? I have been placed with the Community Development Advocates of Detroit and I was very interested in receiving this placement, although it wasn’t my first choice initially! CDAD prides themself in being a “catalyst for the transformation of Detroit
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Hi everyone! My name is Yasmine (pronounced yes-mean/or yaz-mean, whatever you prefer) and I’m currently a rising sophomore at UMich hoping to major in Public Policy at the Ford school. This summer I’ll be working with the Community Development Advocates of Detroit (or CDAD for short). I can’t wait to get to know all of
Week 1: Summer is Only the Beginning! Read More »
