Outline of Media Project

STATEMENT: There is a lack of positive media showcasing Detroit's urban youth.

I. ISSUE: The mass media contributes to the lack of positive images showcasing Detroit youth by continuously feeding the community negative images.

1. Detroit's urban youth are rarely represented in a positive light by mass media.
2. Detroit's urban youth are rarely presented with an opportunity to showcase their talents in the mass media.
3. The news reports are often negative and only showcase violence, illiteracy and dropout rates.

II. DIRECT ACTION:

1. Interview a Detroit student who is doing positive things.
2. Spotlight the positive things that the Detroit youth is doing, including grades, current reads, etc.
3. Spotlight a different Detroit youth each month
4. Create a Facebook contest for the youth to be spotlighted each month

III. SOLUTION:

1. Create a website, including video which showcases the positive work and images of Detroit's urban youth.
2. Widely distribute website/video.