Civic and Cultural Identity

Mariah, Brad, and Nick

Cultural Identity

The city of Detroit is home to rich culture and a history that is still being seen in the present. By experiencing and learning about Detroit art and music our team was able to learn about the history of Detroit and how that art is still being kept alive today.

Motown Museum

This museum covers the incredible history of Motown music and its origination from the city of Detroit. The history of Detroit and Motown are intertwined and provide context for what was happening in America at the time. Motown music is more than just a catchy tune, but also acted as a push for social and cultural changes. Motown music gave us legends such as Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and more.

Detroit Institute of the Arts

The Institute showcases a wide variety of different cultures through various forms and styles of art. History of various different cultures and communities are expressed through different sculptures, paintings, and murals. The museum has such a valuable collection that displays such a rich and diverse set of identities that walking through the space gives anyone viewing a keen understanding of what makes everyone unique. The Detroit Institute of the Arts has a very unique mural describing the history of Detroit known as the Detroit Industry Murals.

Civic Identity

Life Remodeled

After our work at the high school we worked at an old school building that housed dozens of nonprofit offices. One of the nonprofits that we worked with closely was the organization BLANK. Through this after school program we were able to hang out with elementary and middle school aged students. We were able to help these students with their homework and played games that got them moving around and having fun.

The Lawn Academy

We were able to interact with the founder of Lawn Academy and learn about the mission and reason for his organization. The Lawn Academy is an after school mentorship organization that provides Detroit students with the experience and connections in order to be successful after their graduation from high school. Lawn Academy allows the students to spend time in their space after school and complete their homework, while in the summer they earn hands on skills by aiding retirees, veterans and others with the services of lawn care and snow removal.

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