Looking to get out into the community this week?
From historical presentations to volunteer training, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Detroit this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Blended: Reaching Multicultural Audiences Authentically
Join Blended Collective for their quarterly panel discussion about reaching multicultural audiences. The discussion will focus on how multiple industries can connect to multicultural consumers with their brands.
The panelists for the discussion will be: Rajoielle Register, Head of Growth Audience Marketing Communications of Ford Motor Company; Wilson Santiago-Soler, Multicultural Campaign Manager of Quicken Loans; and Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO of MySwimPro.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Where: WeWork Campus Martius, 1001 Woodward Ave.
Price: Free
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Detroit 1967: Myth of a Model City
Learn about what lead to the Detroit 1967 uprising and the aftermath. William Winkel, a writer, curator, researcher and oral history project manager with the Detroit Historical Association, will be the presenter.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Library - Main - Fine Arts Room, 5201 Woodward Ave.
Price: Free
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Restorative Trails in the Great Cities: Walks and Talks of an American Urbanist
Stop by the Belle Isle Nature Center for this December nature program. The program follows the journey of Janet Anderson, career city of Detroit executive, Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University and author across 12 cities. It’s a mix between a travelogue, lecture and memoir.
When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Belle Isle Nature Center, 176 Lakeside Drive
Price: Free
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Direct Action training
Join Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare for the steps on how to conduct legal and effective direct actions (such as sit-ins and protests). The training is open to everyone and is geared to help individuals for December 14 action at Blue Cross in Lansing.
When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Michigan United, 4405 Wesson St.
Price: Free
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