CBRP 2013

I think one of the things that I’ve enjoyed most about living in this new space is sharing it with those that I love from other spaces.  My mom and I recently drove to where I work. We weaved through my daily route, and I pointed out things to her. We drove by Lipke park […]

I remember distinctly an experience that I had when walking through Downtown Detroit. My boyfriend and I were coming from the Cobo center located downtown and we were getting hungry. As we left Cobo hall, we saw many people eating subway sandwiches. We thought subway sounded pretty good! As we walked out of Cobo we

I do spend a lot of time on my residency project even when I’m not “working.” Often when I’m reading or listening to music I keep an eye out (or ear) for something that might fit into a lesson plan somehow. Other than keeping my senses peeled for lesson plan material and reading, I’ve been

For $5, you get soup, salad, bread and a vote. Detroit Soup is a community initiative that celebrates and supports creative projects in Detroit. Founded in 2010 in Detroit’s Mexican town, Soup has been the platform for increased collaboration and for critical discussions. The ideas presented can range from art, urban agriculture, social justice, social

I’ve been raving about this since last Thursday so I’m sure you’ve all probably heard me mention a little something about how much I absolutely love love LOVED Poetry Night. But for those who have been lucky enough to dodge my anxious madness, I have discovered through connection and connections and some more connections of

Not too long ago, myself and a fellow intern at Food & Water Watch attended a meeting of the Commissioners of the Water Board, in order to protest and to make statements during their open comment period. Before we attend the event proper in the Water Building, we stood outside with a (oh so tiny)

On Wednesday July 9th I had the opportunity to attend the Emerging Leaders Award Ceremony held at the Detroit Center with Meredith. We met Carmen and Ryan there as well. Although the University of Michigan does have a huge representation in the City of Detroit, living on Wayne State’s campus in Atchison hall I tend

One event that stood out to me that was outside of my placement, took place during a seminar exercise. We had to go out onto Woodward and observe the community from different spots. While I was observing, many people greeted me with a hello or a compliment. I just thought it was so nice how

Over the course of being in Detroit for a couple of weeks, I have grown to love this city in a way I never imagined. I mean before being in this program I knew about Detroit based on what others told me but I never really got to experience Detroit like I have this summer