Posts tagged Detroit
Emily Wells — Passenger
So fortunate to meet and hang out with this amazing woman(and Oly, the cutest pitbull tour buddy) after her show yesterday. An entire table of gear, the stage sprinkled with instruments and a crowd not afraid to dance. She killed it AND covered Juicy.
It’s all about access, right? Thrift for Detroit certainly believes so. I checked out their open house this weekend and was met with the most refreshing sight: young black Detroiters supporting our community.
Founded by the wordsmith, Isaiah Spriggs,Thrift for Detroit collects new and gently used clothing and household items, then plans to host events directly with other nonprofits in the area who support residents in need. Donation bins can be found at Aired Out Customs in Northland Mall, Norah’s Loft Downtown, and The Taco Spot in the African Bead Museum.
As a Howard grad, I’m no stranger to thrifting or nonprofits. But to see them combined for the growth of my hometown and being fueled by talented people of color made my love for this city burn even brighter.
“Yes, there are already thrift stores, but we want to bring a unique thrift experience right to the organizations who need us,” Chantel explained. Student activist, non profit professional , and Thrift for Detroit’s Social Media Manager, Chantel is ready to start a movement.
Donate, support, grow, follow: Isaiah @ilovewerds, Chantel @chanithehippie, and Like Thrift for Detroit on Facebook!
Fallen Man with Pigeons by SATORI CIRCUS on Flickr.
The Detroit Foodie: Socra Tea - Detroit
Located in the lower level of the 71 Garfield Lofts is the quaint little tea house known as Socra Tea. It’s refreshing to see a caffeine-centric shop that deviates away from the city’s rapidly growing coffeehouse scene. In doing so, Socra Tea has carved a niche for itself as Detroit’s…
Love this place.
Left to Right: Lillian Holody, Janet Urban, Marie Duszkiewicz, Eugenia Zarawa, Donna Urban
“Fortune telling on the eve of St. Andrew’s feast day, Detroit, Michigan.
It is believed that on November 30th young girls can use divination to learn about their future husbands by pouring wax or placing pieces of paper in a bowl of water.”
Aerial photo of the Detroit Public Library with the Belcrest Apartments (then a hotel) and Fisher Building in the background. Circa early 1940s.
Lots of trees
Calling art/design instructors in Detroit…
We are hiring!
- Teaching Positions
- Part time
- After School Art & Design classes with custom curriculum
- Across Detroit in: Public/private/charter schools, community centers, churches, etc…
To apply, send a 1pg cover letter and 1pg resume highlighting your relevant work or volunteer experience to lblasey@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
College student deadline: May 25th
Public deadline: June 30th
