http://iamyoungdetroit.com Publication Celebrating Detroit's Young Visionaries, Innovators, Community Leaders, Philanthropists, and Young Professionals making their mark on the City of Detroit. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:53:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/05/crank-up-the-cause/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/05/crank-up-the-cause/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:49:51 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=3123 Ready for a party with a purpose? Save May 17, 2012 for Detroit4Detroit's Crank Up the Cause!]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/05/crank-up-the-cause/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/01/detroit-cash-mob/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/01/detroit-cash-mob/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:42:52 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=3053 January is a tough time for retail sales, small local businesses are especially hard hit with some even having to shut down temporarily. "Cash Mobbing" is an exciting new way to give these struggling stores a bump in business.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2012/01/detroit-cash-mob/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/12/150-detroiters-make-it-happen/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/12/150-detroiters-make-it-happen/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:53:22 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2951 Here at I am Young Detroit, we have been following the narratives of young people making change happen in the city. You have a chance to be one of those change-makers and become a part of a critical, 100% Detroit-driven community project.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/12/150-detroiters-make-it-happen/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/urban-legends-and-sugar-skulls/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/urban-legends-and-sugar-skulls/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:12:35 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2998 You might be one of the many who celebrates Halloween for weeks before the Holiday, but if you're a procrastinator, you've still got a chance today and tomorrow! There's plenty of Halloween fun in Midtown. Detroit is hosting it's own haunted house, Detroit Urban Legends, over on Cass & Selden! Then, grab some sushi at Wasabi surrounded by ghouls and ghosts-- they've went all out with the decorations. If you're a Detroit sports fan, Lion Louis Delmas and Piston Charlie Villanueva are hosting the first annual, Bowling Spook-Tacular. The event will feature bowling and a costume contest, with 100% of the event proceeds going to charity. Interested in doing some civic service Halloween night? Help keep the city safe by volunteering for Angels Night, or follow their tips to help out from home.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/urban-legends-and-sugar-skulls/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:20:00 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2967 From the last day to register for Detroit elections to voting for the Hatch semifinalists, Detroiters are speaking up, or at least planning to. This Tuesday was the last day to register to vote for the Detroit City Elections next month. There was a strong call to action, even on social networks, to "get registered!" A piece by Vincent M. Keenan stressed the importance of not letting Detroit's creative vision and energy miss the poll box.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/detroiters-speak-up/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/bme-black-male-engagement-challenge-event/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/bme-black-male-engagement-challenge-event/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:15:00 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2960 BME has gathered about 900 stories of inspiration from Detroit - it's a small lead but Philly is still leading! In an effort for a final push today, the team will be closing out the day at Cass Café from 7–10pm to provide support to potential entrants.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/bme-black-male-engagement-challenge-event/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/veronika-scott/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/veronika-scott/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:07:14 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2796 I started a humanitarian project called The Empowerment Plan, it's based on a simple coat. The coat is self-heated, waterproof, and transforms into a sleeping bag at night.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/08/veronika-scott/feed/ 1 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/bme-campaign-aims-to-recognize-inspiring-black-males-in-detroit/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/bme-campaign-aims-to-recognize-inspiring-black-males-in-detroit/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:27:45 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2769 BME Black Male Engagement (pronounced "Be Me") is a campaign launching August 1st by The Knight Foundation for black males ages 14 years or older who are making a difference in the city of Detroit. You can get involved today by sharing your own story or by nominating your uncle, coach, or any inspiring leader in Detroit who deserves to be recognized. Get started today by logging on to BMEChallenge.org or by texting inspireDETROIT to 9900.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/bme-campaign-aims-to-recognize-inspiring-black-males-in-detroit/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/28-year-old-tunde-wey-is-a-big-f-deal/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/28-year-old-tunde-wey-is-a-big-f-deal/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:59:30 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2738 Tunde Wey is the founder of Detroit Big F Deal, a new company that works à la Kickstarter to crowdfund community ideas in Detroit.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/28-year-old-tunde-wey-is-a-big-f-deal/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/planet-green-detroit-in-overdrive/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/planet-green-detroit-in-overdrive/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:59:01 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2724 "When it comes to rebuilding a city, you have to know your past before you can see your future. This is the Motor City, and we are coming back. Watch us. We're about to put Detroit in overdrive." Planet Green's three part mini-series "Detroit in Overdrive" whose dramatic commercial is reminiscent of the another Detroit-centric TV spot, is set to air August 4th at 8pm on Discovery's Planet Green channel. ]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/planet-green-detroit-in-overdrive/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/06/jimmy-tomczak/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/06/jimmy-tomczak/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:29:41 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2627 Jimmy Tomczak built his company TOMBOLO out of recycling billboards into disposable, eco-friendly shoes called "Paperfeet". A Sparkseed innovator, Jimmy's company was recently named one of "100 Brilliant Companies" by Entrepreneur Magazine.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/06/jimmy-tomczak/feed/ 16