TechTown Detroit, where startups and local businesses launch and grow, has shifted the format for The SHOP, a local shopping pop-up to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SHOP: Virtual Edition invites customers to shop local entrepreneurs businesses from the comfort, and safety, of your couch! Originally launched in 2015, The Shop
The Coalition for Property Tax Justice honored Detroit leaders on June 28 during a virtual ceremony commemorating their work in fighting against unconstitutional property tax assessments and unjustified foreclosure. Those honored as part of the Champion of the People Award's included Congresswoman Rashida TliabRashida Tlaib,
Invaluable, inescapable, and individual—this is art. Art is typically a depiction of culture, lifestyle, and emotion. As Black Lives Matter protests continue around the nation, for each of us that means something different. We may wish to continue to show support for the movement by
Voting is important now more than ever before. Don't take our word for it, instead listen to the expert herself, Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson. The foremost expert on voting in Michigan, Benson literally wrote the book on the importance of maintaining a healthy democracy
Introducing Art Mile: a citywide digital art exhibition that champions Detroit’s vibrant and diverse arts community by promoting public programs and online acquisitions. In celebration of its launch, Art Mile will host a week of public programs from July 29–August 5, featuring digital installations, artwork sales,
Do you ever wonder why Southeast Michigan is a little bit quieter on the weekends in the summer? When the city has cleared out – it's because Detroit tends to head "Up North." This summer, things may seem a lot quieter. With summer sports and activities
The primary election season is entering its final weeks and the race for MI-12 has become one of the more hotly contested races thus far. Long-held by the late John Dingell, and currently his wife Debbie Dingell, the political dynasty, in Michigan's 12th district is
Detroit is coming back. Every day that passes seems to bring something new to the city-wide canvas of small businesses and restaurants. Now, during the pandemic and as the Black Lives Matter Movement continues to surge, Detroitisit has decided to take a closer look into
Detroit Is This podcast is hosted by Ivana Kalafatic, founder of Detroitisit. The show follows thought leaders, community change agents, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs as they share their personal and professional stories. Through these conversations, we’ll explore opportunities and solutions for the new times we find
Right now we hear a chorus. It chants, “Black lives matter, support Black-owned businesses.” For a lot of us, this means switching purchases from Sephora to The Lip Bar, or from Target to Detroit is the New Black. But support doesn’t have to stop there.
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