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Delphia Simmons
- Aug 12
- 2 min
25 Life Lessons
We all have them: things we’ve learned over our lifetime. Over five decades of living has taught me a few things. Here are twenty-five of...
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Sara Constantakis
- Apr 15
- 4 min
Big Planet, Small World
There is an unattributed quote that made the rounds on social media awhile back that goes like this: “I am washing my face before bed...
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Delphia Simmons
- Feb 11
- 3 min
My Writing Journey
I was in elementary school when my mother gave me my first diary for Christmas. I had a lot to write about but was too concerned about my...
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Laurie Fundukian
- Feb 4
- 3 min
Book Review - The Other Black Girl
It can be difficult to find a riveting, original book that also contains social commentary, mystery, humor, and thought-provoking...
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Delphia Simmons
- Jan 21
- 3 min
The New Forty
I have a question for Albert. (Albert Einstein, that is.) If time is relative, why can’t I get it to slow down or speed up when I want it...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
United States of Apocalypse
By Delphia Simmons I read somewhere that the word apocalypse does not mean final destruction and undoing of all things as I had thought,...
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Thrive Detroit
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
The Misnomer of Affordable Housing in Detroit
By Delphia Simmons, Editor I cringe when I read or hear the “A-word” uttered in Detroit these days, especially in relationship to...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jun 24, 2018
- 3 min
Thoughts from Gen Z: Giving You Something to Think ‘Bout…
Giving you something to think ‘bout… Majallen Cespedes (AKA Jelly) Hey guys! It’s Jelly! I feel like we haven’t talked in a long time!...
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Thrive Detroit
- Aug 19, 2015
- 4 min
Intentionally Unintentional
By Delphia Simmons I strive to maintain a perspective that has a lens on multiple angles of Detroit’s revitalization. I live, work, and...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jul 5, 2015
- 3 min
Impound, Impact, Innovation
Depending on whose report you dig into, my neighborhood is made up of a significant number of individuals and families in the lower...
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Thrive Detroit
- Mar 6, 2015
- 4 min
Gold, Silver, Furniture
The sign in the store window was too large to miss: “Trade Your Gold and Silver for Furniture”. By the time I pulled into my driveway...
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Thrive Detroit
- Oct 5, 2014
- 3 min
Opportunity is the Fabric of Innovation
Recently I was asked to answer the question: How can cities better connect all residents to economic opportunity? It’s been a few months...
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Thrive Detroit
- Aug 2, 2014
- 3 min
Amazon Enters the Smartphone Market with Their New Fire Phone
Amazon has worked hard to establish itself as one of America’s most-loved and well-recognized brands. The number of Amazon Prime...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jun 12, 2014
- 2 min
From One Young Detroiter to Another: Think ‘bout It
Hey, guys! It’s been awhile. Sorry for my absence, but trust me, I can make up for it. I hope you all have been doing well and using some...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jun 7, 2014
- 2 min
Infant Mortality: Is It, or Isn’t It, a High Priority for Governor Snyder?
A common belief about politicians is that they say one thing and do another, but Rick Snyder told us he “wasn’t a politician.” Snyder...
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Thrive Detroit
- Apr 2, 2014
- 3 min
Think ‘Bout It!
Hey, guys! It’s been awhile! It took me a long time to figure out what I would write about this time. Someone suggested I write about...
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Thrive Detroit
- Mar 25, 2014
- 2 min
Here Comes the Sun, La-da-da-da…
Transitioning out of this year’s extremely harsh winter has me singing in anticipation of the spring and summer sun. The “polar vortex”...
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Thrive Detroit
- Feb 18, 2014
- 3 min
Sabrina Says…
Dear Sabrina: I really hope you can help me with this as I just do not know what to do. I am a single mother of 4 children and my...
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Thrive Detroit
- Feb 1, 2014
- 3 min
Detroit Social Justice Bubble: Is It Social “Just Us”?
As we look forward to our future and embrace change in Detroit, social injustice and social polarization results in us not looking at or...
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Thrive Detroit
- Jan 20, 2014
- 3 min
A Call to Service: Not Just for a Season or a Day, but a Lifetime
The holiday season has just passed, and for many, the spirit of giving has gone by the wayside as the focus on New Year’s resolutions,...
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