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Welcome to Thrive Detroit

At Thrive Detroit, we honor our roots as a street newspaper, a proud member of the international network of street papers. Our mission has always been to empower individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing dignified opportunities to earn income while sharing stories that matter.

While we’ve paused print publications, Thrive Detroit is transitioning to an online platform to continue this vital work. Through donations and advertising revenue, we support those in need by partnering with organizations like COTS and offering direct opportunities for individuals to contribute stories and be compensated for their work.

Our Commitment

Keeping the Mission Alive: As an online street newspaper, we remain dedicated to amplifying voices and providing a platform for empowerment.

Supporting Writers: Those who qualify as vendors can choose to write for us, earning income while sharing their stories and perspectives.

Building Community: Collaborating with organizations and exploring microenterprise opportunities to create sustainable solutions.

At Thrive Detroit, we believe in the transformative power of stories—not just to connect us, but to create pathways out of poverty. Join us on this journey by reading, contributing, or supporting our mission.

Visit thrivedetroit.org to learn more.

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Noodling Time Space and the Things of God

I was in middle school when Ms. Johnson, my science teacher, taught us about the Earth’s rotation. Her class was one of my favorites, and she was an excellent teacher. As usual, I was excited to talk with my friends about what I had learned. My first chance came when a group of us had gathered in the backyard to discuss which neighbors’ fruit tree we were going to raid. When I told

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Here There are Blueberries: Detroit Public Theater Through November 2

The current play at the DPT has a very innovative photo installation montage on stage to bring history to life; and yes, the play is about the Holocaust, but unlike other media we’ve consumed about this haunting time in history, there isn’t one photo depicting a starving concentration camp prisoner: there

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Detroit’s Black Reading Month

I remember watching movies like Roots in my youth and being so moved by the passion and desire our ancestors—enslaved people—had for reading. While I thought I loved reading, I realized their longing was much deeper. The risk of being caught learning to read could have been enough to stop many, but it didn’t. They knew

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

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