ISD Feature
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- Food, Culture, And Community In Southwest Detroit
Written by Kelli Kavanaugh – And if food represents anything, it is culture – and Southwest Detroit is blessed with that in spades. Consistently regarded as Detroit’s most diverse area and comprised of several distinct neighborhoods, it is boisterous and prayerful, religious and sporting, a late-night party and an early-morning tree planting all at once.
In The Media
A collection of southwest Detroit related media – articles, photography, video, audio – from around the web.
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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
- 30.May
- Maybury Teacher Wishes For Technology and Language Learning
WWJ 950AM – Carolyn Lomas of Maybury Elementary School asks that more technology be brought into classrooms. The Southwest Detroit 4th grade teacher also believes more U.S. educators should learn to speak and teach foreign languages.
Community
Pictures and articles covering the neighborhoods, events, people, and places in southwest Detroit.
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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.
- 24.Jun
- Announcement: Community Arts Meeting
June 25, 2008
Vernor Community Arts Meeting
@ Cafe con Leche
2826 Bagley Suite 102
Detroit, MI 48208
5:00pm-7:30pm
Culture
Highlighting diversity, the arts, music, murals, cuisine and more in southwest Detroit.
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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…
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- 16.Jul
- Food, Culture, And Community In Southwest Detroit
Written by Kelli Kavanaugh – And if food represents anything, it is culture – and Southwest Detroit is blessed with that in spades. Consistently regarded as Detroit’s most diverse area and comprised of several distinct neighborhoods, it is boisterous and prayerful, religious and sporting, a late-night party and an early-morning tree planting all at once.
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
