Category Archives: Media Depictions of Detroit

White vs. Black

Posted on July 8, 2011 by blogDetroit

I have a lot of hope for the city of Detroit, but the most complex problem, least likely to be overcome by any human effort, is the racial reality of this city and surrounding area.  It has been said that … Continue reading →

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The New TriBeCa

Posted on July 3, 2011 by blogDetroit

Are you a recent or soon-to-be college graduate?  Check out this article from The New York Times, which claims that “…[Detroit] seems like a giant candy store for young college graduates wanting to be their own bosses.” It is a great article … Continue reading →

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A Film About Asians in Detroit?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by blogDetroit

I can count the number of movies I have seen in the theater in the past five years on my two hands.  I have not made much time for movies since having my daughter.  Please forgive me if this is … Continue reading →

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“Imported From Detroit” – Detroit Makes It To the Super Bowl

Posted on February 6, 2011 by blogDetroit

With an average of more than 100 million viewers, I hope this advertisement which aired during the Super Bowl gets America’s attention. Here’s what I like about the commercial: 1.) Detroit is proud. The commercial shows the pride of Detroit, … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard of “Urban Porn?”

Posted on January 26, 2011 by blogDetroit

Last night I was catching up on my hulu and I watched the episode of Detroit 1-8-7 called “Ice Man/Malibu” (Season 1:Episode 11).  As I’ve mentioned before this new show likes to bring up the complicated issues as it pertains … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Night

Posted on October 30, 2010 by blogDetroit

Tonight is the infamous Devil’s Night in Detroit.  You know you are from the Detroit area when you carve a pumpkin the weekend before Halloween and then hide it on your back porch for a week, telling your four-year-old, “I … Continue reading →

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Detroit 1-8-7

Posted on October 8, 2010 by blogDetroit

Currently, our television is plugged into the wall and nothing more (no cable, no antenna, no special magic boxes) so it took my friend Maureen tipping me off to the show Detroit 1-8-7 for me to check it out on … Continue reading →

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