Before civic leaders head up to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about the city: Can we talk about the language of the non-profit industry? Is the jargon confusing? Are words dehumanizing? Can we be more intentional about our vocabulary when we talk about community "revitalization"?
Join us at Co.act Detroit with special guests:
Yodit Mesfin Johnson, NEW: Solutions for Nonprofits
Allen Penniman, City of Detroit, Planning & Development
Meredith Freeman, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
Barbara Martin, Crane Street Block Club
Orlando Bailey, Urban Consulate, moderator
Guest Assignment:
Let’s make a list: Which words make you curious, confused or cringe? Why?
Free & open to the public. Locals & travelers welcome.