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Detroitisit: Rumors were true that The Schvitz had the last intact mikveh in Detroit. We were there
There were rumors a mikveh existed in the building, but most were convinced It has long been destroyed. No way was it still there. Except it was. Beneath the carpet on the far side of the couples’ room were boards and under these boards, where they expected to find original floors, was an original mikveh.
If you’ve never seen a mikveh, imagine a dipping pool. This one’s quite elegant, comprised of many small tiles and slender staircase in the corner.
This is where an entire community took their aches and joys and sorrows to be purified. Religious beliefs aside, this was a once sacred space—forgotten and concealed but not destroyed.
TO READ MORE, VISIT: https://detroitisit.com/the-schvitz-the-last-intact-mikveh-in-detroit
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Detroitisit: Going Green in Detroit with Green Living Science
Green Living Science teaches life science through everyday objects—specifically the ones most of us discard or donate.
Science as told through the story of junk.
We spent a morning with Green Living Science Executive Director Natalie Jakub and Education Director Mary Claire Lamm, to learn more about the non-profit.
TO READ MORE, VISIT: https://www.detroitisit.com/green-livi...
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Detroit's June Autoshow saves a failing static model | DetroitIsIt & Ford
With a new look for its June debut, NAIAS eyes the future with expanded outdoor interactive experiences.
We've partnered with Ford Motor Company to bring you stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations and events, working to bring our city into the future. In this multi-part series, not only do we share stories about Ford, but we hear from leaders, innovators, founders, and stakeholders on ways they integrate their missions and know-how with that of the future of the city.
TO READ MORE, VISIT: https://detroitisit.com/north-american-international-auto-show-heats-up-2020-by-moving-to-summer/
VIDEO: KATAI and AMY NICOLE /ACRONYM
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Detroitisit & Ford Motor Company | A Video Series. Chats with Build Institute Founder April Boyle
We've partnered with Ford Motor Company to bring you stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations working to bring our city into the future. In this multi-part series, we hear from leaders, innovators, founders, and stakeholders on ways they integrate their missions and know-how with that of the future of the city.
Detroitisit spent time inside Build Institute which is an incubator and builder of Detroit's small business community. Founder April Boyle talks to us about retail, community, Corktown and Ford Motor Company's move to the neighborhood.
TO READ MORE, VISIT: https://detroitisit.com/build-institute-helps-to-drive-corktowns-development/
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Detroitisit Shares a Detroit flyover
Flying over Detroit with Detroitisit
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Detroitisit & Ford Motor Company | A Video Series. Michigan Central Station A Restoration with Ford
A walkthrough of the renovation work being done on the Michigan Central Station and its current state.
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Detroitisit & Ford Motor Company | A Video Series. First up Paul Riser of TechTown Detroit
We've partnered with Ford Motor Company to bring you stories about the individuals, businesses, and organizations and events, working to bring our city into the future. In this multi-part series, not only do we share stories about Ford, but we hear from leaders, innovators, founders, and stakeholders on ways they integrate their missions and know-how with that of the future of the city. -
Detroitisit: The immigrant life of Shaffwan Ahmed
What immigration means to community in Detroit
Video: Matthew Jenkins.
Interview: Brian Allnutt
A Detroiter since birth, Shaffwan has been actively involved in community work since he was a child. He has always had a knack for problem-solving and thinking outside of the box, which served him well when he led a previous employer's corporate responsibility team. This team ran a water and food drive for Flint, Michigan residents – providing over 1,000 families impacted by the lead crisis with food and clean water. Shaffwan will be serving as the Systems Change Manager for Global Detroit, and he is excited that his work will serve as a turning point for community members throughout the city. Shaffwan is a graduate of Cass Technical High School and he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State University in public relations. Shaffwan is currently an executive MBA candidate at Michigan State University. In his free time, you can find him playing football with friends and spending time on Belle Isle. -
Detroitisit Bike Life, a video on the culture of bikes in Detroit
Detroitisit covers Detroit Bike Life and the culture that makes it so intriguing. -
Detroitisit: "In Talks" Panel Series Talks the Business of Organizations, in Detroit
Detroitisit Panel Series with took place at Linkedin Detroit HQ, in partnership with Morgan Stanley.
Moderated by Ivana Kalafatic, Founder of Detroitisit.
Panelists included Jennifer Presley of Focus Hope, Elisa Malile of City of Detroit, April Boyle of Build Institute, Shelley Danner of Challenge Detroit. -
Art Park Eastern Market Grand Opening
July 18th 2019 Grand Opening of the Art Park in Eastern Market in partnership with Firm Real Estate -
Detroitisit: Why Water? Panel in partnership with Sustainable Brand Detroit
Detroit hosted the June Sustainable Brands 2019 conference. As a media partner, Detroitisit hosted a leadership panel on the topic of Water with Parjana Distribution, Cleveland Water Alliance, Lonely Whale, FINN partners.
