The Detroit Opportunity Project
Social Justice and The American Dream in Detroit, MI
Detroit Opportunity Project
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan,
- Birthday
- June 04
- Title
- Student. Citizen. Detroiter.
- Bio
- I started The Detroit Opportunity Project to capture my thesis research, and to channel my passion for Detroit, equal opportunity and the American Dream. No place on Earth stirs my commitment for social justice and the need for authentic, patient, and tenacious community problem solving quite like Detroit. As a new member to the Salon community, I offer my voice and welcome thoughtful discussion on these vexing, troubling and challenging issues in urban America. Please comment or visit anytime at: http://detroitopportunityproject.com/
MY RECENT POSTS
- Campaign Stops: Do as I Do,
Not as I Say
May 07, 2012 06:21PM - In Detroit's Financial Crisis,
Don't Ignore City's Racial
Tensions
April 02, 2012 02:49PM - Stephen Henderson: Why isn't
there more outrage when
innocent kids die in Detroit?
March 25, 2012 09:44AM - Narrowing the New Class Divide
March 08, 2012 11:16PM - #MIPrimary - Sign My
Nonpartisan Petition for the
American Dream Debate at Alter
Road this Fall
February 28, 2012 12:37PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “You do understand you're
misreading the
post?
It is clear to
me that "manif…”
February 10, 2012 07:17PM
Detroit Opportunity Project's Links
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MAY 7, 2012 6:21PM
Campaign Stops: Do as I Do, Not as I Say
Campaign Stops: Do as I Do, Not as I Say: If Democrats want to
reach more evangelical voters, they should use a political language
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APRIL 2, 2012 2:49PM
In Detroit's Financial Crisis, Don't Ignore City's Racial Tensions
My Guest Commentary, care of The Detroit Free Press:
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Published April 2, 2012 DETROITÂ
“This is white supremacy and we will fight you.
Before we let you take over our city, we will burn it
down.†— Minister Malik Shabazz
Consider those the…
MARCH 25, 2012 9:44AM
Stephen Henderson: Why isn't there more outrage when innocent kids die in Detroit?
Stephen Henderson: Why isn't there more outrage when innocent kids
die in Detroit? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website
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MARCH 8, 2012 11:16PM
Narrowing the New Class Divide
Narrowing the New Class Divide: Sound Ideas from Charles Murray of
the American Enterprise Institute, and author of the provocative
new book, Coming Apart. I especially like this one:Â
Finally, we should prick the B.A. bubble. The
bachelor’s degree has become a driver of class
divisions at the…
FEBRUARY 28, 2012 12:37PM
#MIPrimary - Sign My Nonpartisan Petition for the American Dream Debate at Alter Road this Fall
#MIPrimary - Sign My Nonpartisan Petition for the American Dream
Debate at Alter Road this Fall: It was really impulsive, but
sometimes you just have to go for it when the right idea comes to
your head. The big fear in any endeavor, whether a new business,
college applications, or…
FEBRUARY 26, 2012 12:41PM
Dear Tone Deaf Politicians - Welcome to Detroit
I read two pieces this week by Charles Blow, a NYT columnist, that
took on the two big shots of the Michigan Republican primary and
their remarkable ability to alienate larges swaths of
the electorate concerned with equal opportunity in America with
their every utterance. Â Â To no surprise to
any…
FEBRUARY 23, 2012 11:32AM
Are You Ready to Do Some Time?
Are You Ready to Do Some Time?: Please commit to volunteering in
Detroit at an organization that interests you. Post your commitment
to support Detroit’s revitalization partners all
across the city. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my
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FEBRUARY 11, 2012 7:44PM
Is Geography Destiny? Slides from 13th Annual Bowling Green Black Issues Conference
Is Geography Destiny? Slides from 13th Annual Bowling Green Black
Issues Conference: Really enjoyed presenting a talk today on
“Is Geography Destiny†and my
research from the Detroit Opportunity Project at Bowling Green
State University’s 13th Annual Black Issues
Conference today:Â http://www…
FEBRUARY 7, 2012 9:30AM
HALFTIME IN AMERICA “What’s True about Detroit is...
HALFTIME IN AMERICA “What’s
True about Detroit is True About All of Usâ€
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Well Chrysler, I’m not sure if
you’ve been reading my American Studies books
from college, but it sure seems like you’ve got
your pulse on the national fascination, love, addiction, fear and
draw t…
JANUARY 24, 2012 12:26AM
Free-Market Socialism
Free-Market Socialism: Well played, David Brooks:
“The idiocy of our current political debate is
that neither side seems capable of talking about the interplay of
economic and social forces
…. Don’t
triangulate meekly toward the center; select bold policies from
both ends. †[[ This is a…
JANUARY 16, 2012 7:00AM
The Dream Is Burning
The Political Moment
Hyperbole is the spice
of life in American Politics.
But, assuming Mitt Romney is the Republican nominee, you heard it here: the 2012 election will be the most important for setting the terms for the American Dream for a generation.
If the political culture is simply a matter
… Read full post »
JANUARY 11, 2012 12:06PM
"Excellence knows no boundaries; Persistence knows no deadlines. Honoring your commitments is all..."
“Excellence knows no boundaries; Persistence
knows no deadlines. Honoring your commitments is all that
counts.†[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my
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DECEMBER 28, 2011 2:46PM
"Failure Is Better Than Not Trying"
“Failure Is Better Than Not Tryingâ€
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DECEMBER 18, 2011 3:44PM
"The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. ― David..."
“The purpose of life is to discover your gift.
The meaning of life is to give your gift away. ―
David Viscott†[[ This is a content summary only. Visit
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DECEMBER 13, 2011 8:54PM
If I Were A Poor Black Kid
If I Were A Poor Black Kid: Awareness is a key issue in navigating
persistent inequality. Technology offers a flattening tool for
aspiring young people in disadvantaged neighborhoods. This article
points to tools and processes available to disadvantaged
kids—these can be extremely useful to the mo…
NOVEMBER 26, 2011 11:38AM
When She Has Cancer
This week, after grueling hours in the hospital and months of
speculation, I learned the most disheartening news: my wife has
cancer. Now What? Now what? This was the first, and I
think might be the most important question I could ask. Now what do
we need to do to…
NOVEMBER 9, 2011 12:00AM
It's The Adversity, Stupid
As epiphany’s go, this one was a long time
coming. Okay, obviously I’m devoted to how... [[
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 5:13PM
Detroit Can't Re-anything Without Trust
Detroit Can't Re-anything Without Trust: My Guest Commentary, care
of The Detroit Free... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my
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AUGUST 22, 2011 12:58AM
NYT's on Decision Fatigue and the Poor
NYT's on Decision Fatigue and the Poor:
“Researchers argue that this sort of decision
fatigue... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for
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AUGUST 14, 2011 2:36PM
America's Destiny Divide - Alter Road, Detroit
This afternoon, I’ve been watching the MSNBC
Special on “Making the Grade†in...
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AUGUST 7, 2011 11:56PM
A Personal Opportunity -- And Perhaps a City's
Tomorrow, I formally join the Detroit Revitalization
Fellows program. I
couldn’t have asked... [[ This is a content
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JULY 12, 2011 12:28PM
Detroit Homecoming
Finally. This week my wife and I will pack up and make the drive to
Motown to begin the next big... [[ This is a content summary only.
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JULY 9, 2011 11:16AM
Context Matters -- Social Animals, Poverty & Emergence
3 Schools of Thought on Poverty: People respond directly to market
forces and utility enhancing... [[ This is a content summary only.
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JULY 6, 2011 2:24PM
Detroit Pushes Back With Young Muscles
Detroit Pushes Back With Young Muscles: Great article on the
millennial entrepreneurs, the creative... [[ This is a content
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MAY 14, 2011 10:32AM
Model D Shows Eastside's Promise
Model D Shows Eastside's Promise: A look at development and
progress beyond the troubles north of... [[ This is a content
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