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New Detroit has posted several items from the Taking Charge of Our Story conference, including videos, images and press clippings. Take a look and let us know what you think.
The Detroit News printed an editorial today, summarizing overall thoughts about the conference. While the article touches upon media’s responsibility to report realities, the paper also saw promise in the young leaders and entrepreneurs who were in the audience.
Kirk Cheyfitz, the man whose call to Detroit after reading the TIME issue on Detroit spearheaded this conference, has taken the podium to give the audience a brief history of mass communication.
While we’re taking a break, let us know what you think about the morning session.
Here you go.
Marcella Wilson, Matrix Human Services
David Freund, University of Maryland
Robin Boyle, Wayne State University
A panel discussion debunking some of the myths about Detroit.
Moderator: David Fike, President, Marygrove College
Panel:
Robin Boyle, Wayne State University
Malcolm Dade, Former Chief Political Strategist to Mayor Coleman A. Young
David Freund, University of Maryland
Dr. Marcella Wilson, Matrix Human Services
Are you a fan of the tweet? So are half of the “Taking Charge of Our Story” audience. Follow @supergaydetroit, @bmitch, @modeld, @ashleighklipper, @herrbrain, @freep
Detroit and national media are interested in “Taking Charge of Our Story” See articles in the TIME blog, The Detroit News, WWJ-AM, and Crain’s Detroit Business.
The Detroit Free Press is live-streaming the conference today. Take a look and let us know what you think. Remember to follow @our on Twitter.
WDET-FM’s Craig Fahle Show posted the MP3 of today’s interview with New Detroit President Shirley Stancato, Marygrove College President David Fike and ”Origins of the Urban Crisis” author Thomas Sugrue.
To get right to the interview, fast forward to 30:00. Enjoy!
