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, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:32:06 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2992 Hamtramck is Detroit's own little city within a city, and while it can be annoying to spell, many Detroiters still consider it their own. Thousands travel there for Packzi Day each spring and head to the Hamtramck Blowout in March, but this area has been getting a bit of press lately.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/10/banglatown/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/emily-thornhill/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/emily-thornhill/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:54:29 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2923 I hope to inspire others to consider sustainable living and responsible consumerism because of its direct benefits to the community. My goal is to one day offer employment opportunities to Detroit residents at my design house.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/emily-thornhill/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/youngandbroke/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/youngandbroke/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:39:18 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2871 Considering our unofficial city tagline "Detroit Hustles Harder," it should come as no surprise that GOOD's Guide to Hustlin' recently named Detroit as one of the best places to be "Young" and "Broke". The story states, "While Detroit may not be the best city to seek your fortune, there is some incredible community activism brewing, led by young people who won’t let their city die. For every shuttered factory, there is a student group or an artist collective ready to revive a neighborhood".]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/youngandbroke/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:59:31 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2861 The ongoing dialogue about our city has been about Detroit as a land of opportunity, even referenced nationally in publications like the NY Times. Something not mentioned, and one of the secrets you might be in on, is that we’re happier here.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/meaning-over-money-forbes-says-detroits-young-professionals-are-happier/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/dally-in-the-alley/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/dally-in-the-alley/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:49:37 +0000 alissa http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2837 Running into someone in an alley is generally something to be avoided, but once a year it should be top priority! Undergoing various changes and expansions since it’s start in 1977, Dally in the Alley is an awesome celebration of local talent. ]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/09/dally-in-the-alley/feed/ 0 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/cbs-news/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/cbs-news/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:22:04 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2732 On last night's CBS Evening News, Dean Reynolds reported on the "promising signs of a Motor City renaissance".]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/07/cbs-news/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/ebony-magazine/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/06/ebony-magazine/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:00:23 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2669 Ebony magazine has it's eyes on Detroit. Its July issue includes a 14-page report called "Rebuilding Detroit" covering Detroit business, art, urban farming, and neighborhoods and featuring insights from local notables Mayor Dave Bing, Kid Rock, Tyree Guyton, Dwele, Braylon Edwards, and Royce da 5'9 (Hey Ebony, where's the ladies?).]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/06/ebony-magazine/feed/ 0 http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/nea/ http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/nea/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:46:05 +0000 admin http://iamyoungdetroit.com/?p=2595 In a candid interview with The National Endowment for the Arts, I Am Young Detroit's publisher discusses Detroit's arts community, creative placemaking, 71 POP, and more. Read the full interview at Arts.gov.]]> http://iamyoungdetroit.com/index.php/2011/04/nea/feed/ 33