I was fortunate to partner with the Detroit Kite Festival for my impact project. Detroit Kite Festival uplifts kite flying and creation as a platform for radical inclusion, communal play, shared healing, and the celebration of culture and history. It is a true community event in Detroit that began with a pitch at the Belle […]
“ONE DAY. ONE CITY. ONE MILLION DOLLARS.”
What is Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day?
As the closing event and party for Detroit Startup Week, Detroit Demo Day features entrepreneurs from across the region as they pitch for a share of the $1.2 million from Quicken Loans. This year, over 500 companies applied and 15 got to pitch. […]
I have had the privilege of attending three of the Downtown Detroit Partnership Stakeholder Meetings since moving to Detroit. A few weeks ago, I volunteered at the DDP Summer Stakeholder meeting at the Gem Theater. This particular meeting had an emphasis on Detroit’s next generation of leadership and there was a group of downtown company […]
Living in Detroit, race has been at the forefront of my consciousness. This city is over 80% black and yet I find myself in many white spaces. While I may not fully comprehend the implications of my experience yet, I consciously seek opportunities to observe, listen, learn and support the broader community. I am working […]
I became a volunteer usher at the Fox Theater to be more intentional about how I spend my time. Although I have always loved to attend live shows, it requires money, time, and planning. When I moved to Detroit this summer, I took to opportunity to create new priorities and goals for the year – […]
