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“Our Detroit Story” Recap on New Detroit site

pvandyke — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:06:31 +0000

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.

DetNews: Young Folk at Conference Show Promise for Future

pvandyke — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:12:51 +0000

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.

Story Worldwide CEO Takes the Podium

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:25:29 +0000

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.

Lunch Break: Let us know what you think?

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:59:03 +0000

While we’re taking a break, let us know what you think about the morning session.

Background info about the panelists?

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:39:14 +0000

Here you go.

Marcella Wilson, Matrix Human Services

David Freund, University of Maryland

Robin Boyle, Wayne State University

Next on the Agenda “Putting the Myths to Rest”

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:41:02 +0000

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

Follow our followers in the audience on Twitter

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:57:26 +0000

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

TIME, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, WWJ – All Taking Charge of Detroit’s Story

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:46:18 +0000

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.

Detroit Free Press Live Stream of Conference

pvandyke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:28:12 +0000

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.

MP3 from Today’s Craig Fahle Show on NPR

pvandyke — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:44:19 +0000

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!