{"id":24984,"date":"2020-01-17T15:04:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T15:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challengedetroit.org\/?p=24984"},"modified":"2020-01-17T15:04:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T15:04:10","slug":"shopping-as-a-detroiter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/shopping-as-a-detroiter\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping as a Detroiter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>I have a confession &#8211; I\u2019m a shopaholic.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the years I\u2019ve been able to rein in my habit but I still have a shoppers itch that just don\u2019t quit. However, since starting Challenge Detroit, I\u2019ve begun to scratch my itch with local, small owned Detroit Businesses\u00a0 Not only have I had to opportunity to shop at cool, new businesses &#8211; I\u2019ve been able to connect with Detroit and the hustle of Detroit in an entirely new way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of my favorite places so far:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24985\" src=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-9.59.49-AM-272x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-9.59.49-AM-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-9.59.49-AM.png 424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Detroit Sip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a community based coffee shop that serves the West Mcnichols \u201c6 mile\u201d area. Owned by Detroiter Jevona Watson, Detroit Sip has become a neighborhood hub that radiates culture and warmth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0My favorite thing at Detroit Sip is the Joe Frappe with a cinnamon roll.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24986\" src=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.43-AM-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.43-AM-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.43-AM-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.43-AM.png 846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Detroit is the New Black (DITNB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a black owned clothing store located in Downtown Detroit on Woodward Ave. DITNB offers a stylish and modern take on Detroit Pride Apparel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My favorite thing at DITNB are the \u201cDetroit est Novueu noir\u201d shirts which is \u201cDetroit is the New Black\u201d in french. It\u2019s a fresh (and historically accurate) take on their brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24987\" src=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.59-AM-300x155.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.59-AM-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.59-AM-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-10.00.59-AM.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Rebel Nelle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a Detroit based jewelry company that uses graffiti to make their jewelry. Rebel Nelle\u2019s mission is \u201c <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to employ women facing barriers to employment in Detroit, educate them on financial management, life wellness and entrepreneurship, and empower them to transition to a life of independence.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d Not only is Rebel Nelle stylish &#8211; it\u2019s empowering too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My favorite thing at Rebel Nelle is the Joe Louis collection. This collection is made completely from graffitti from the Joe Louis Arena. Not only is it stylish, the jewelry is a great conversation starter at any get together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Where are your favorite places to shop in Detroit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a confession &#8211; I\u2019m a shopaholic. Over the years I\u2019ve been able to rein in my habit but I still have a shoppers itch that just don\u2019t quit. 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