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Video VIDEO: Uncovering the stories behind Parkridge Community Center’s portraits

Ward 1 Productions, Ypsilanti's youth-driven creative agency, takes a closer look at the stories behind Parkridge Community Center's portraits of important historical figures from Ypsi.

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Participants in the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition
Entrepreneur pitch competition for youth comes to Ann Arbor

Run by, and for, students, the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition is the biggest of its kind in the United States.

Linda Diane Feldt presents Hives at Home: the Joys of Urban Beekeeping at Ignite Ann Arbor 5.
Ignite Ann Arbor seeks passionate speakers for fast-paced presentations

This will be the 11th Ignite Ann Arbor, which features local experts giving five-minute presentations on a variety of topics.

SPARK East.
SPARK to offer scholarships for Start Your Own Business program through Chemical Bank partnership

The one-day intensive course teaches entrepreneurs a broad range of skills from business plan development to marketing strategy. Scholarships will likely be offered based on financial need.

Leah Mills, Erin Mills, Nat Alston, and Tony DeGiusti pose for a photo after the Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer screening on July 26 at New Testament Baptist Church in Ypsi.
Before holding annual conference in Ypsi, national organization invests in community

The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources has helped create new programming for Ypsi students, held film screenings, and more over the past year.

Nadine Hall and Kelly Williams at Greenhills School
Washtenaw County schools work to foster inclusivity, better serve diverse student bodies

We took a look at local schools that are working to build a more diverse and inclusive student body and staff while providing a quality education.

Anniversary festivities at YDL's downtown branch.
Patrons share their Ypsilanti District Library stories on the library’s 150th birthday

The Ypsilanti District Library marked its district-wide 150th Birthday Bash this past Saturday. We chatted with a few attendees about their experiences with the library.

Mentor2Youth founder Emmanuel Jones
Ypsi mentorship nonprofit helps kids thrive in the present and prepare for the future

Mentor2Youth currently serves about 75 kids on average each year through its various initiatives, which include programs on reading, math, and financial literacy.

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United Way Washtenaw invests $100,000 in programs to build financial stability

United Way's local chapter has begun to prioritize financial stability initiatives in the past two years, as income inequality has grown in Washtenaw County.

Jermaine Dickerson, Elize Jekabson, Morgan Foreman, DJ Cherif, and Yen Azzaro.
Video VIDEO: On the Ground Ypsi’s panel discussion with Ypsi’s next generation of leaders

Enjoy full video of our July 18, 2018 discussion, moderated by Yen Azzaro and featuring panelists DJ Cherif, Jermaine Dickerson, Morgan Foreman, and Elize Jekabson.

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