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TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages

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Timothy Orikri stands next to his inspirational painting of Detroit
My thinking, my thoughts, my hopes are part of what I create—Timothy Orikri

This year’s TEDxDetroit 2020 event kicked off this morning with the same enthusiasm, excitement, and inspirational messages as prior TEDxDetroit events.

While COVID-19 didn’t allow TEDxDetroit 2020 to be an in-person event this year, it didn’t deter the organizers who adapted and moved the event online.

With negative politics and the pandemic news headlining the news and social media, I was thrilled to hear the hopeful messages from speakers. Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages

TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

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collage of speakers from previous TEDxDetroit events.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, TEDxDetroit has moved their one-day conference online with a change to the format.

One of my favorite events is taking on a different form this year, as TEDxDetroit—the one-day event focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks—will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit

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shadowed adult, children, and person in wheelchair holding hands

When I read Julie Hind’s tweet yesterday about a new inspirational short video about Detroit, I quickly selected the link.

Some background: I live in metro Detroit, but many of my activities, friends, and clients are in the city.

Our Metro Detroit WordPress and Refresh Detroit meetup events are held in the city.

And before the COVID-19 outbreak, I was birdwatching in Detroit several times a month.

Detroit has been hit hard by COVID-19, with a high number of cases and deaths.

Each day I read heartbreaking stories about the individuals and families whose loved ones have died from COVID-19 in our area.

Which is why I wanted to experience the uplifting video about the resilience of the people in Detroit. Continue reading Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit

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