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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

"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

"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!

"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

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

"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

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

"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!

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

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

"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

"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

"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

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

"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".

Events » This Sunday’s “Mega Palooza” plans to fuse Michigan’s music scene

June 23rd, 2010

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.

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Events » The first ever “Canfield Street Market” is this Friday!

June 23rd, 2010

Two local Midtown shops — City Bird and Bureau of Urban Living — are teaming up to host the first “Canfield Street Market” on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

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Link’D » Detroit’s History, Developments, & Events Draw People In

June 12th, 2010

Link’D: Each weekend we bring you the goods from our favorite local news blogs and websites.

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Allied Media Conference + US Social Forum + Hip Hop Congress = Transformative 2 Weeks

June 11th, 2010

Detroit will be a hotbed of technology, culture, music, art, and social justice as three pioneering gatherings: Allied Media Conference, Hip Hop Congress, and US Social Forum take place over the next few weeks.

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Win tickets to ‘DSO at the Movies’ featuring Hitchcock’s Psycho!

June 8th, 2010

Calling all Hitchcock-lovers! On June 18 Psycho is coming to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra where the soundtrack will be performed live as the movie plays onscreen above the stage. Complete the entry form below by June 14th – midnight to enter win one of 5 pair of tickets!

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Win tickets to see Cyrus tonight – First 5 to Retweet by 6pm win!

June 7th, 2010

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!

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Win tickets to see Get Him To The Greek tonight!

June 1st, 2010

We’re giving away 5 passes to see Get Him To The Greek tonight! The movie starts tonight at 7pm at the Emagine Novi Theatre.

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Events » June 2010 » US Social Forum, Bravo Bravo!, Cars & Stars and more!

June 1st, 2010

June 2010 Events

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Win tickets to see Shrek Forever After!

May 17th, 2010

Leave a comment below or retweet this post to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Shrek Forever After!

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Something Viral » WSU Grads Get Down

May 11th, 2010

Wayne State University’s commencement ceremony last Friday was far from ordinary… One student walked away with more than just a degree.

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Events » Win Tickets for Mom to see The Michel Camilo Trio at The Orchestra Hall this Friday!

May 5th, 2010

The Michel Camilo Trio, composed of pianist Michel Camilo, bassist Charles Flores, and drummer Cliff Almond returns to Orchestra Hall, joined by bassist Esperanza Spalding, saxophonist David Sánchez, and pianists Alfredo Rodríguez and Luke Celenza for a fiercely brilliant performance spiced with Caribbean rhythms, improvisation, and Latin flare in Michel Camilo Trio. The concert, part [...]