Hey hey, Detroit. New year, new moves!
We'll be spending more time over on Bluesky moving forward. Find and follow us at @ https://t.co/9xZYScApyS
See you there! 👋
Today is my last day as Civic Life Reporter at @media_outlier. I'd like to take this opportunity to share with you some of my favorite pieces I worked on while at this nonprofit, service-oriented journalism outlet. 🧵1/8
We’ve all had bad days, and we’ve all had one of THEM days.
“One of Them Days” starring Keke Palmer and SZA explores Black friendships and hustle culture. We spoke with director and Detroit’s own @LawrenceLamont to discuss his vision. #OneOfThemDays
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Board of Ethics postpones hearing on investigation into allegations against Antoine Bryant to determine whether his departure from the city avoids their jurisdiction. The board also fired general counsel provided by the city's law department, citing personality issues.
I'm not even bout to wait to drop these flyers cuz I'm excited! You know I love orientation, and it's only 4x a year! This is such a great time to rock with @DetDocumenters! Find out why at our community of practice on the 30th. Get trained to take paid assignments on Feb. 6. 💛
State of the world got you down? Think it’s time to get more involved in your community or a cause? We the People MI’s Kamau Jawara lends us some tips.
Time for a little Activism 101:
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Tonight's Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meeting will be live-reported over on Bluesky. Follow along at 6:30 p.m., and see you there! ⤵️
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Start the year with connection and collaboration! Become a Detroit Documenter, apply to work at Outlier, or join The Outlier Collective for exclusive events and training opportunities.
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3️⃣ Anyone can give public comment at an open government meeting. It’s easy, but there are a few things to know about your rights and tips that can help you make the most of your public comment.
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We came, we saw and we reported.
From holding officials accountable to housing struggles and some hard-won victories, these are the Outlier stories that reflected Detroit in 2024.
📖 Take a trip down memory lane: https://t.co/QgCScqzfO1