Posts Tagged ‘Global Detroit’
How Detroit Neighbors Turned a Vacant Lot Into Common Ground
We talk a lot about bringing people together. But what does that actually look like? There’s a science behind it: contact theory. Developed by social psychologist Dr. Gordon Allport, contact theory describes the conditions that support people in building connections across differences. Here’s the basic idea: if you know, work alongside, and do something meaningful…
Read MoreSharing stories, uniting communities: #Interactive2025
Uncertainty continues to affect welcoming across the U.S. and around the world — but last month, at the 2025 Welcoming Interactive, one thing was certain: this community is strong, ready, and committed to building a better future. Over three days, nearly 900 people came together in Detroit, Michigan for community tours, meaningful conversations, practical sessions,…
Read More“Building welcoming communities is not a luxury”: Opening remarks at the Welcoming Interactive 2025
“Building welcoming communities is not a luxury. It is essential.” Editor’s note: Following are remarks by Rachel Perić, executive director of Welcoming America, delivered on May 21, 2025 at the opening plenary of the Welcoming Interactive in Detroit, Michigan. They have been lightly edited for web publication. In 1950s Brooklyn, a stunned boy looked up…
Read MoreWelcoming Interactive 2025 Comes to Detroit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2025 Three-day conference to spotlight immigrant inclusion and community-building across the world Decatur, GEORGIA – Welcoming America, in partnership with Global Detroit and the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, will host the 2025 Welcoming Interactive from May 20–22 in Detroit, Michigan. As a Certified Welcoming city, Detroit…
Read More