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A Response To Community Violence
Five Things That Help Increase Our Access To Safety And Sense Of Community: Murders, drug dealing, home invasions, arson, dumping, and gang violence make for juicy headlines. Especially when these things happen in neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit. At times, they seem to be the only headlines (or conversation) people are interested in even when they [...]
SDBA Atrium Becomes Haven for Local Artists – Friday, December 3rd!!
SOUTHWEST DETROIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – The current installation is by local artists Erik Howard and Lisa Luevanos. Both born and raised in Southwest Detroit, the two photographers ! bring a unique perspective into the community through film.
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.
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.
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.
Announcement: Southwest Detroit 2010 Cinco de Mayo Parade
Below is an excerpt from the 2010 Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade Application. Also you can download and print the complete application at the bottom of this post. All of the information needed to participate in the parade is provided including where to drop off you completed application and fees. Please let us know [...]
Middle Schooler’s Passion Is Art
In today’s judgmental society, middle school is often the most difficult transition a young person will make…
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.
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.
