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Working with Brilliant Detroit has exposed me to different cultures in the area of Detroit. From a highly Hispanic population to a Black population. At the Southwest location they have Zumba for physical activity but at the black location they have Zumba and hustles. I love seeing the similarities and the differences within the two […]

The University of Michigan is known to claim that their students are the leaders and best in the world. Within the structure of our courses, we are taught how to lead a team and make executive decisions and be quick thinkers. What does it really mean to be a leader? I don’t want you all

I’m not really sure what the prompt means by “cultural cues” but I definitely notice a distinctive workplace culture at the Green Garage. They have 5 different types of recycling bins, two composts, and a rooftop garden. We are encouraged to go to the loft with couches and blankets to nap if we need to

The main reason I wanted to be placed in the Southwest Detroit Business Association was because of the kind of impact I wanted to make. I wanted to help in anyway that I could to make the neighborhood a much better place to do business and prosper. I get that impression as well from my

I’ve been reflecting a lot on culture lately. Not just in the workplace but in the neighborhoods that I am working in. I work for EcoWorks which is located on Michigan Avenue in Southwest Detroit. There’s a different demographic makeup in that area–mostly Latinos (Mexican descent). Even the houses are designed differently and the artistic

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/killed-castile-pot-smell-made-fear-life-article-1.3265188?utm_content=bufferfa05d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=NYDailyNewsTw Today, while browsing a website for inspiration about a project I’m working on, I stumbled upon this article. I read it, and felt such disgust, such pain. This week’s theme is culture, and having just read Dominique’s article, I’m thinking about culture outside of the confines of race, gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity. All of

Due to the website crashing every time I tried to post a blog, you guys are getting week 3 a week late (which is fine because I don’t think anyone even reads this). Week three was about community. It was about observation. When I think of observing, I think of listening more than I speak,

Something I’ve enjoyed most about my placement is gaining a better understanding of what it’s like to work at a nonprofit organization.  The workplace culture of a nonprofit is much different than that of a corporate office.  Everywhere my supervisor goes she keeps her work in mind.  When we are out running errands she talks

If this week has taught me anything, it is the importance of the unity within a team. It is the partnership and togetherness that ensures success. As easy as it is to think for yourself and be content with that, it hinders progress, growth, and maturity. Unfortunately is it automatic for us humans to think

The culture of my workplace at Osborn Neighborhood Alliance is something special and it is very important to me. It is similar to my culture at home but different in some ways as well. Similar because we share similar experiences and the people I work with for the most part all look like me (i.e. Black).