Madonna a passé sa journée d'hier à Detroit sa ville natale dans l'Etat du Michigan. Detroit est une ancienne ville industrielle, le coeur même de l'industrie automobile, d'où le surnom "Moto City". Cependant avec les années et avec la crise la ville c'est transformée en cité dortoire et est devenu l'une des villes les plus dangereuses des Etats-Unis.
La Queen of Pop s'est rendu au Detroit Achievement, c'est une institution publique qui permet aux étudiants de prendre inspiration sur le riche passé culturel de la ville pour créer des projets innovants et artistiques.
"We at Detroit Achievement Academy want to shake things up a bit. We have a grand vision for what education can look like and are excited to be creating it in the great city of Detroit. We have the best curriculum in the country, are dedicated to feeding our students healthy, locally-grown food and teaching them about it, and are committed to our students’ families and to our neighborhood. We have an organic garden in our yard and a farmers’ market in our parking lot. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels and that it is our responsibility to support them in an intense and holistic way. We are thrilled to be able to provide a world-class education in a world-class city."
"Visiting the Heidelberg Project in Detroit! The signs are everywhere! Keep Detroit Alive! #revolutionoflove "
"The Amazing Women at Empowermentplan! They make coats that turn into sleeping bags! So innovative. So inspiring! #artforfreedom #revolutionoflove#bringbackdetroit"
"Discussing Michael Jackson vs. Pharrell Williams! Watch out! Detroit is coming back !!!!! #revolutionoflove "
"Sharing stories with kids at the Detroit Achievement Academy! Very impresses by Kyle Smith and her team doing what they can to bring education back to the Motor City!#kmowledgeispower #revolutionoflove"
"I found my new horse in Detroit! Everyone is so creative here! #artforfreedom #revolutionoflove"
Voici ce qu'a déclaré Madonna sur son site officiel à la suite de sa visite :
Madonna visited Detroit yesterday in an effort to participate in the rebuilding of the city and to connect with her hometown.
During her visit, she spent time at the Detroit Achievement Academy - a public charter primary school, Ponyride - a social impact incubator, the Heidelberg Project, the Downtown Youth Boxing Gym and the Dime Music School. She released the following statement following her visit:
'Many people doubt that Detroit can come back and think that the challenges are too overwhelming to overcome. But what I witnessed today is the true story of Detroit - a city of innovation, commitment, perseverance, imagination and opportunity. The entrepreneurs, artists, activists, teachers and children I met today left me incredibly inspired. I appreciated every minute of it and look forward to helping make the future of Detroit brighter.
