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Q&A: Yazeed Moore on ‘shoe leather philanthropy’ and building collective movements in Detroit
Yazeed Moore, newly appointed director of Michigan programs at W.K. Kellogg Foundation, describes his lifelong investment into philanthropy as a “birthright,” watching his mother babysit the neighborhood kids and provide resources for the people around her. Q&A: Yazeed Moore on ‘shoe leather philanthropy’ and building collective movements in Detroit · by Sponsored Content · Outlier Media
BOPC Watch: Four commissioners get a D for attendance so far this year
Four members of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners missed at least six of the first 12 full board meetings this year. An Outlier Media analysis found that Commissioner Jesus Hernandez missed seven meetings and three other commissioners each missed six. BOPC Watch: Four commissioners get a D for attendance so far this year · Outlier Media
Detroit braces for massive security presence during NFL draft weekend: What you need to know
With the NFL draft expected to draw about 400,000 people to Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Park, how will the city manage crowds and mitigate safety concerns? Detroit braces for massive security presence during NFL draft weekend: What you need to know · Outlier Media
Rewind: The push to diversify the Detroit Police Department
One of Mayor Coleman Young’s focuses during his time in office was diversifying the Detroit Police Department to make the force more representative of the city’s population. Rewind: The push to diversify the Detroit Police Department · Outlier Media
Detroit teens can apply to join a summer photography camp — for free
Camera equipment is provided and the camps are free, open to high school students either living or attending a school in Detroit. Detroit teens can apply to join a summer photography camp — for free · Outlier Media
Meet Detroit artist Louise “Ouizi” Jones and her lively flower murals
What started as a childhood fascination with floral patterns on fabric turned into a deeper metaphor for beauty and connection in Detroit. Meet Detroit artist Louise “Ouizi” Jones and her lively flower murals · Outlier Media
Tigers’ Opening Day, Detroit Zine Fest and more things to do this week
On tap for the weekend: Tailgating at the Tigers’ home opener on Friday and a pit stop to kick off National Poetry Month at Next Chapter Books. Tigers’ Opening Day, Detroit Zine Fest and more things to do this week · Outlier Media
Coming down: Out with the old and in with the new for Future of Health development
Henry Ford Health’s massive $3 billion development will overhaul a huge slice of New Center and adjacent areas by the time it’s planned to be finished in 2029. Coming down: Out with the old and in with the new for Future of Health development · Outlier Media
The Dirt: U-M provides new details and designs for downtown center
The University of Michigan finally released some details on what’s going into its $250 million downtown Detroit campus after offering only generalities for months. The Dirt: U-M provides new details and designs for downtown center · Outlier Media
What to do in Detroit this week: NA mixology workshop, Corktown Music fest and LGBTQ+ speed dating
From springtime Easter fun to the annual Corktown Music Festival, there’s lots to get up to in the 313. Whether you take your eggs painted, plastic or in a breakfast burrito, we’ve got you covered. The post What to do in Detroit this week: NA mixology workshop, Corktown Music fest and LGBTQ+ speed dating appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit is looking to clamp down on property tax fraud. Is the cure worse than the disease?
There are more straightforward ways to check if a property should have a PRE, but the city isn’t pursuing those avenues. The post Detroit is looking to clamp down on property tax fraud. Is the cure worse than the disease? appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Trickle-down rent-o-nomics and a claim that luxury housing lowers overall rents
A new study claims market-rate rental housing somehow eases pressure on low-income tenants. What do we think? The post The Dirt: Trickle-down rent-o-nomics and a claim that luxury housing lowers overall rents appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good church: St. Matthew Parish added to National Register of Historic Places
The building is notable for having traditional church features and using classic materials like stone and granite, while displaying the clean lines of modern architecture. The post One good church: St. Matthew Parish added to National Register of Historic Places appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet Marguerite Maddox — the Detroiter championing mobility rights, one city meeting at a time
Marguerite Maddox stood up and wheeled her walker to the lectern at a Detroit City Council meeting in mid-March. Her service dog, a yellow Labrador named Scarlet, was by her side. The post Meet Marguerite Maddox — the Detroiter championing mobility rights, one city meeting at a time appeared first on Outlier Media.
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