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Impact Incubators: Detroit Narrative Agency Grows Community and Collaboration Through Film
A sponsored project of Allied Media Projects, the Detroit Narrative Agency (DNA) seeks to shift the stories that are currently being told in and of…Read more
January 23, 2018
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Northeast Detroit residents steward $500,000 in community development projects
Under-resourced communities across Detroit’s District 3 have begun bringing their own land use plans to life, thanks to a partnership between a coalition of neighborhood…Read more
December 19, 2017
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Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum Counts on Collaboration and Community to Realize Major Renovations
Round the corner on Grand River Avenue onto Vinewood Street on Detroit’s West Side and you’ll encounter a building covered in mirrors. The eye-catching Dabls…Read more
December 5, 2017
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Meet AMP’s Newest Staff Members
There have been some big changes around here with recent staff additions and departures. Following AMC2017, we bid farewell to Muna Danish as communications manager.…Read more
November 14, 2017
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PNK to Puerto Rico: Crowdfunding Critical Infrastructure Post-Maria
Of the lessons learned from 2012’s superstorm Sandy, the importance of resilient, locally-owned communications infrastructure was a key takeaway for residents and community technologists alike.…Read more
November 9, 2017
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Exploring Collective and Personal Narratives with Groundswell Oral History Courses
In a moment where contemporary media tends to present hard facts, fast news, and personal opinion with equal fervor, oral history techniques can act as…Read more
October 31, 2017
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Register Now for Co.Open Workshops in Electronic Music, Mapping, and Graphic Design
Co.Open is excited to open registration for its fall digital media workshops in Audio/Electronic Music Production, Graphic Design, and Data, Mapping and Research Justice. Co.Open…Read more
September 19, 2017
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Your Story is Worth Sharing
The room was dim and the spotlight was on me. I was on stage regretting my decision to share my story with the audience of…Read more
September 12, 2017
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Alicia Garza Speaks on Building Power to the AMC2017 Opening Ceremony
The 19th annual Allied Media Conference kicked off with energy, vision, and joy. It featured performances by Kristy la rAt, Mona Haydar and Al Ta’wam,…Read more
September 6, 2017
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Browse Photos from AMC2017
Thank you for joining us at the 19th annual Allied Media Conference! Over four days and nights, participants made media, developed new organizing strategies, met…Read more
September 5, 2017
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Detroit Narrative Agency Gains Momentum in Fortifying Detroit's Narrative-Shifting Ecosystem
Detroit Narrative Agency is proud to announce the successful culmination of their Seed Grant Program for moving image projects, which launched in August of 2016.…Read more
August 31, 2017
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Relive AMC2017 with our Round-Up of Photos, Video, and Writings
We convened over 2,500 media makers, artists, and organizers for the 19th annual Allied Media Conference. Over four days and nights participants made media, developed…Read more
August 10, 2017
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Affect Conf Shares Untold Stories of Social Change
Affect Conf, a sponsored project of AMP, is an annual conference featuring stories about the work, culture, and design of social change. This year, Affect…Read more
July 20, 2017
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Take the AMC2017 Feedback Survey
Thank you for joining us at the 19th annual Allied Media Conference! Whether this was your first AMC or your tenth, we want to hear…Read more
June 18, 2017
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Welcome to the 19th annual Allied Media Conference!
AMC2017 is here! This year, more than any other year in the AMC’s 19-year history, we are gathering with an urgency to share the skills…Read more
June 14, 2017
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Announcing AMC2017 Plenaries and Opening Ceremony!
Alongside the 250+ sessions at the 19th annual Allied Media Conference, we are excited to bring you a series of plenaries each morning of the…Read more
May 26, 2017
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AMC @ Night: Where to Get Down After The Conference
Every year the AMC showcases performing artists working at the intersection of art and social change. “AMC @ Night,” is a four-day musical showcase featuring…Read more
May 23, 2017
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New Video: “10 Things to Know as an AMC First Timer”
Will AMC2017 be your first AMC? Wondering how to make the best of your experience? We are here to help! Check out our very cute…Read more
May 18, 2017
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May 19: Webinars to Help You Get Ready for the AMC
The AMC is around the corner! We are excited to offer two public webinars on May 19th to help you get ready to have the…Read more
May 9, 2017
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Tips and Tools for Data Security
We leave a data trail with almost every interaction we have. Whether through credit card purchases, filling out a job application or using a rideshare…Read more
May 8, 2017