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IAYD.tv Webisode #3 » Hajj Flemings, 38, Personal Branding Strategist & Founder of Brand Camp U

IAYD.tv Webisode #3 » Hajj Flemings, 38, Personal Branding Strategist & Founder of Brand Camp U

"Detroit was the Silicon Valley of its day with the automotive industry and Motown. One of my goals is to help the City of Detroit return to prominence in the interactive space".

Featured Profile » Stacyé Jones, 24, Founder of Sounds of Soul Radio & Liquid Flow Radio

Featured Profile » Stacyé Jones, 24, Founder of Sounds of Soul Radio & Liquid Flow Radio

"I just want people all over the world to hear and know the talent Detroit has!"

IAYD.tv Webisode #2 » Roland “Ro Spit” Coit, 31, Hip Hop Artist & Co-Owner of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique

IAYD.tv Webisode #2 » Roland “Ro Spit” Coit, 31, Hip Hop Artist & Co-Owner of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique

"The people of Detroit...are real, there's no sugar coating or fakery, they give it to you straight up, no chaser."

Featured Profile » Philip Lauri, 27, Creator of DETROIT LIVES!

Featured Profile » Philip Lauri, 27, Creator of DETROIT LIVES!

"Detroit is America's most exciting city, how could I not stay? ...Anyone with a lick of adventurous spirit in their stride should be foaming at the mouth right now."

Invest in Detroit, One Inch At A Time

Invest in Detroit, One Inch At A Time

In virtual Loveland, USA you can invest in Detroit for one dollar per square inch. "The idea is to build a bridge in Detroit. It’s a virtual bridge, kind of a metaphorical bridge". - Jerry Paffendor

Featured Profile » Noah Stephens, 31, Photographer & Creator of The People of Detroit Project

Featured Profile » Noah Stephens, 31, Photographer & Creator of The People of Detroit Project

"National media coverage tends to focus solely on the crumbling physical and emotional infrastructure of the city. That's fine. That is a part of the city. I'm just doing my part to expose the other part."

How We Live » 71 Garfield makes “green” look good

How We Live » 71 Garfield makes “green” look good

Newly renovated and certified “green” building 71 Garfield will soon house 30 spaces for artists to live, work, and play. See how they'll do it...

IAYD.tv Webisode #1 » Ken Bloink, 28, Co-Founder of PostEgram

IAYD.tv Webisode #1 » Ken Bloink, 28, Co-Founder of PostEgram

"I wish people appreciated how many great entrepreneurs this city has produced...My plan is to be part of a Detroit come back".

D+Style » What to Wear: Bravo Bravo!

D+Style » What to Wear: Bravo Bravo!

We've got some great ideas to make sure you'll be showing up in all the best dressed lists with your stylish look.

A brighter future starts here

A brighter future starts here

IAYD has had the opportunity to meet several young people who spearhead initiatives that take tremendous leaps towards making Detroit a better place for our youth. Today, we're spotlighting two of those initiatives.

Featured Profile » Twins Diana & Julie Verdugo, 26, Founders of Gemela Design

Featured Profile » Twins Diana & Julie Verdugo, 26, Founders of Gemela Design

"Our favorite thing about Detroit is the strong opportunity that it holds and we are convinced that we could not have found anywhere else."

Featured Profile » Asia Willis, 26, Fashion Journalist & Publisher of The NYLA Report

Featured Profile » Asia Willis, 26, Fashion Journalist & Publisher of The NYLA Report

"Detroit gets a bad wrap for EVERYTHING and fashion is no different. I know we have talented people here, but I want people outside the city to feel the same way".

Featured Profile » Brandon Jessup, 28, Founder of Michigan Forward

Featured Profile » Brandon Jessup, 28, Founder of Michigan Forward

"If it wasn't for Detroit, I wouldn't have such a strong understanding of community, what it means to be Black and what democracy means to the middle class. If there wasn't a Detroit, I wouldn't be who I am today."

How We Live » Sean Gray’s Mid-Century Mood

How We Live » Sean Gray’s Mid-Century Mood

Meet Sean Gray. Young Detroiter. Business Consultant. Mid-Century Modern Enthusiast. Meet Sean Gray's Pad...

Featured Profile » Adam Marshall, 29, Founder of La Famiglia Magazine

Featured Profile » Adam Marshall, 29, Founder of La Famiglia Magazine

"The cultural history that has led us to this point in time and the people and movements that are sculpting our futures make this place something like no other place in the world".

I created two online radio stations Sounds of Soul Radio and Liquid Flow Radio, they give local artists a chance to be heard on an international level.

Nearly two dozen students gathered Wednesday to participate in a program with the state’s three largest universities to drive Michigan’s burgeoning film industry, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced.

The Mega Palooza, a brand new monthly music event, will take place for the first time this Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Blondie’s in Detroit.

Today, Model D published a great story on IAYD and our creator’s humble media-making roots.

The series premiere of ABC’s Detroit 187 is coming this fall. The Good: It’s a new show about detectives protecting the mean, gritty streets of Detroit. The Bad: It’s a new show about detectives protecting the mean, gritty streets of Detroit.

We’re giving away 5 pairs of tickets to see Cyrus tonight! The movie starts tonight at 7:30 pm at the Birmingham 8. The first 5 people to retweet this win!

Roughly half of the 13 Young Detroiters spotlighted in today’s “Makin Moves” edition of Real Detroit Weekly were featured first here at I Am Young Detroit.

Asia Willis, Fashion Journalist & Publisher of The NYLA Report Age: 26 High School: Clintondale High School College: Wayne State University Neighborhood/City: Southfield How she’s making her mark on the city of Detroit: “I’m a freelance fashion journalist and the founder/publisher of The NYLA Report (pronounced ni*lah). The site focuses on the latest in pop [...]

We’ve always hearted TIME’s Detroit Blog. Today, we heart it even more. On his podcast, TIME.com journalist, producer, and native Detroiter Madison Gray talks to Detroiters about issues and events affecting the city and its residents. Gray spoke with I AM YOUNG DETROIT’s own Margarita Barry about the IAYD blog and why she started it.

I Am Young Detroit had the opportunity to catch the must-see musical on opening night at the Fisher. Here are our top 3 reasons you should check it out while it’s in the D (and not with your mama!).

SPRING AWAKENING is coming to the Fisher Theatre next month, April 20th-May 9th! Broadway’s most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony winner in years tells the story of three teenagers coming of age in oppressive 19th century Germany. It is a story of first love, lasting regrets, and a celebration of the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood.

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