Tag: detroit
Detroit is Not On Fire by Renoun
Renoun recites her poem about Detroit, "Detroit is not on fire", in the Dearborn Open Mic. Powerful!
Reenoun: 60 Degrees in February – Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju50mJIJSa8 Reenoun opens the Dearborn Open Mic with her poem "60 Degrees in February". You can listen to more poetry by Reenoun in her Poetry Open Mic meetup events. You are invited to the next Dearborn Open Mic event on June 7, 2017, at 7:00PM. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1929015027382769 Meetup Event Page: https://www.meetup.com/Arabic-Poetry-and-Short-Story-Open-Mic/
The Gas Station War Zone
I have read before that the Gas Station Attendant job is one of the most dangerous in America. Why do Arabs in Michigan insist on dominating this dirty business? Are their lives cheap enough to be worth $9/hour + 50% chance of death? And why can't Gas Station attendants form a Union to defend their ...
Is Dearborn A City or A Settlement?
What makes a city a city and not a settlement?! A bunch of people living in houses in a large place makes a settlement. In order for a settlement to become a city, things need to happen. A city is where humans build a network of services, activities, and relationships, paint it with culture, literature, ...
The Winter Scoop: Four Ways to Enjoy the Snow in Metro Detroit
This one’s a bit late in the season, I admit. But in Michigan, you NEVER know when frigid February will strike again! It may not be Aspen or the Alps, but Dearborn does have its fair share of winter entertainment. When frost hits, consider any of these wintry pastimes. 4. Hemlock Park: East Dearborn Hemlock ...