ISD Feature
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- Neighborhood Is Buzzing As Cinco de Mayo Approaches
Since its beginning, generations ago, the Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo parade has been growing in size and popularity along with the growth of the local Latino population.
In The Media
A collection of southwest Detroit related media – articles, photography, video, audio – from around the web.
- 07.Apr
- Cinco de Mayo Parade Route and Festivities Altered For 2010
DETNEWS.com – Officials with the Mexican Patriotic Committee that stages the events said the changes, which include a shorter parade route, are the biggest in more than 20 years of organizing the festivities and follow unrelated violence during last year’s parade.
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- 12.Jan
- Ambassador Bridge History and Construction Photos
DETNEWS.com – The Photo Gallery featured the Ambassador Bridge for its 80th anniversay in 2009 with a pictoral history depicting the construction of the bridge and various other historical points in its history.
- 13.Jun
- Local Diversity-Themed Photography Noticed Nationally
The Arab American News – In SURA Arts Academy, students in grades six through eight from Dearborn and southwest Detroit are loaned new digital cameras; professional photographers then instruct the children on their operation during weekly sessions
Community Featured
Pictures and articles covering the neighborhoods, events, people, and places in southwest Detroit.
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- 07.Apr
- Neighborhood Is Buzzing As Cinco de Mayo Approaches
Since its beginning, generations ago, the Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo parade has been growing in size and popularity along with the growth of the local Latino population.
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- 11.Jan
- Audio Slideshow: Kadeem/Detroit College Promise
Kadeem… a resident, father, employee, and senior at Southwestern high school from southwest Detroit.
- 14.Aug
- For Immediate Release: Detroit Latino March
A coalition of Detroit Latino community members is making a public statement against a series of recent incidents in southwest Detroit Barrio. “As activists in the spirit of the great civil rights movement we have decided to publicly protest current conditions of fear and oppression in our community” adds Herrera.
Announcements Culture
Highlighting diversity, the arts, music, murals, cuisine and more in southwest Detroit.
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- 29.Apr
- Announcement: Inside Southwest Detroit Exhibit – Mexicantown International Mercado
The exhibit will highlight Expressions, the southwest Detroit youth group that Howard co-founded in part to provide safe, creative outlets for at-risk youth. Much of their activities centered around cars, photography and graffiti art.
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- 16.Feb
- Middle Schooler’s Passion Is Art
In today’s judgmental society, middle school is often the most difficult transition a young person will make…
Society
Keeping up with our neighborhood schools, churches, and non-profits in southwest Detroit.
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- 16.Feb
- Youth Voice Violence and Vigilance Summit
With over 300 people in attendance at Western International High School, Youth Voice members made their concerns about violence in the community and schools heard.
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- 03.Apr
- Young Nation’s GrafikJam
What happens when you take youth from southwest Detroit, 100 cans of aerosol, a sanctioned outdoor canvas for painting, and positive youth development…
- 17.Apr
- Announcement: Cinco de Mayo Parade Registration
…applications for this year’s Cinco de Mayo Parade are available
