Model D Speaker series: Come together
When it comes to the city's changing demographics, especially when it comes to race, are you open to listening and learning? If you're a new (or lifelong) resident or business owner in Detroit, this month's speaker series event is for you.
Cities are constantly evolving places, and with change can come friction. Longtime residents can feel left out of new development, and new entrepreneurs can feel disconnected from the history of their community.
This is a universal urban experience, not unique to Detroit. But here, where demographic shifts have resulted in profound racial and geographic polarization over generations, we have the opportunity to come together and be more intentional about creating a future we can all be excited about.
Forging this future begins with awareness — and humility. Are you open to listening and learning? If you’re a new resident or business owner in Detroit, what should you know about your neighbors and neighborhood? If you’ve been here awhile, how can you help new folks feel welcome and included?
Please join us Tuesday, Feb. 26 (that’s today) at 6 p.m. at 1515 Broadway in downtown Detroit for a frank conversation about race, business and intentionality. Speakers include:
- Adriel Thornton, FreshCorp and Wink
- Lauren Hood, Deep Dive Detroit
- Jenny Lee, Allied Media Projects
- Marsha Music, A Grown Woman’s Tales from Detroit
- Hugh Yaro, Craft Work, Ronin & Commonwealth
- Scott Rutterbush, Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
- Zana Smith, Spectacles
Adriel Thornton photo by Kenny Corbin
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