You've Made Us So Very Happy

Hey folks!

Do you guys remember Shane from earth works? Well, Tuesday night he invited us to a hip-hop open mic night at the 5-E Gallery. The focus of the evening was on Women's History month. We were so privileged to have heard amazing and inspiring poems.

Yesterday afternoon we went to the Detroit Historical Museum where we had the chance to explore the different eras in Detroit. A few highlights were the Kid Rock Music Lab, Streets of Old Detroit, America's Motor City, Doorway to Freedom Detroit, and the Underground Railroad.

We also had the chance to visit the Detroit River Walk. Some of us for the first time had the chance to view Canadian territory across the Detroit River.

The table sharers would like to give a special shout out to yesterdays' dinner team for cooking an amazing Curry plate, first time for many.

This morning, after an invigorating dance class led by Kevin and Sarah, we drove our majestic white van to the New Works Field Street Collective to spend some time learning about their community and helping to paint some of their walls. They generously made us a fantastic chili lunch, and afterwards we heard from the co-founders of Feedom Freedom Growers about their collaborative urban agricultural effort. Mamma Myrtle and Wayne Curtis shared their passion with us...expect some homegrown fruits and veggies from us after spring semester!

This evening we had the privilege of spending time with Joe Bione, a Gannon alum whose generosity equals his candor in speaking about Detroit. He drove us out of the city toward a suburb called Troy. He impressed upon us the stark contrast found within a 20 mile drive of the city. 

We'd like to say a huge thanks to everyone this week who has shown us generosity and hospitality--the people we've met have been a blessing. You've Made Us So Very Happy!

-Table Sharers