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    "My Mom's My
    First Fan"

    The NFL Draft is about to hit Detroit like a powerhouse in the spring of 2024, unleashing a surge of energy that fuses the worlds of business and sports entertainment. Right at the epicenter of this powerhouse is none other than Detroit itself—a city defined by grit, resilience, and the unyielding blue-collar attitude that pulsates through its veins.

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    "My Mom's My First Fan"

    The NFL Draft is about to hit Detroit like a powerhouse in the spring of 2024, unleashing a surge of energy that fuses the worlds of business and sports entertainment. Right at the epicenter of this powerhouse is none other than Detroit itself—a city defined by grit, resilience, and the unyielding blue-collar attitude that pulsates through its veins.

    Football resonates with the very spirit of Metro-Detroit and the State of Michigan—a spirit marked by toughness, tenacity, and heart. Detroit, boasting a population of over 75% Black residents, stands tall as a symbol of triumph over realities that can be tragic and downright disheartening. The Legacy of Black Detroit, entrenched in families that have been here for generations, forms the bedrock of the city’s culture—an indispensable force that cannot be ignored.

    A question that resonates with many in Detroit is:

    “How will the NFL Draft impact the Detroit community?”

    “My Mom’s My First Fan” is a compelling response to this inquiry.

    In collaboration with Visit Detroit

    Detroit is Different presents this innovative event designed to spotlight the journeys of NFL Mothers through the art of storytelling. The primary audience for this occasion comprises the mothers of players involved in over 80 Little League Football Associations across Metro Detroit and more than 150 high school football programs.

    Visit Detroit stands out as the singular organization dedicated to promoting the metro Detroit region on regional, national, and international levels as a hub for conventions, business meetings, and tourism. To pursue this objective, Visit Detroit collaborates with the regional Detroit and Windsor area business community, civic organizations, and local government offices in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, actively contributing to the area’s second-largest industry.

    Established in 2014, Detroit is Different, under the leadership of founder Khary Frazier (Walsh College BA/MA in Marketing), serves as a platform for storytelling and community engagement. The platform features prominent figures such as 2023 TedxDetroit Presenter Comedian T Barb and Vogue/Elle Photographer & Women in Hip-hop advocate Piper Carter. Beyond its digital presence, Detroit is Different organizes events such as the Collard Green Cook-Off and the My Natural Hair Show. The Detroit is Different Experience aims to illuminate culture, creativity, and community through various multimedia channels, including video, podcasts, photography, graphic design, and animation.

    This isn’t just about the NFL Draft—it’s about celebrating the essence of Detroit, a city that doesn’t just endure; it thrives. 

    So, as we prepare for the NFL Draft to descend upon us, let’s not just witness it; let’s own it. Let’s amplify the voices that have weathered storms, conquered challenges, and forged a legacy that demands recognition through the team that makes up our community, the family. We want to offer a special event where we honor the Real MVP of the Black Family, the matriarch.

    In collaboration with Visit Detroit

    “My Mom’s My First Fan” is a distinctive narrative that starkly contrasts the prevailing ‘Blindside’ (2009 film) perspective often associated with NFL athletes. Rather than perpetuating the story of broken and destitute families relying on others to foster success, we aim to spotlight the Mothers who, with unwavering strength, manage team fundraisers, oversee training, and balance households with siblings of athletes ascending to professional stardom.

    What

    This will be an impactful online and in-person forum. The event will spotlight and celebrate the indispensable role that mothers play in the lives of football players, both on and off the field. The event's highlight will be a live-streamed panel discussion featuring the mothers of an NFL Draft hopeful, a current NFL player, and a retired NFL player.

    when

    "My Mom's My First Fan Experience" is set for Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 2 pm to 6 pm

    Where

    The location is to be determined based on logistical purposes. As of this date, the locations of selection are the Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center on Detroit's Westside, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206, or the Grand Valley State University Detroit Center, 163 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226 in Detroit's Downtown.

    Who

    Mothers of the over 80 Little League Football Associations across Metro Detroit and over 150 high school football programs will be warmly welcomed. The primary goal is to deeply engage Detroit's community, empowering mothers with real-life insights to navigate the journey of supporting their sons in football. The event offers resources to strengthen players and their families holistically.

    why

    With over 75% of Detroit's population being Black residents, the city boasts a legacy dating back to the 1950s, shaping Legacy Black Detroit. Matriarchal love deeply embedded in the culture permeates the city, with figures like Mother Waddles, Martha Jean “The Queen”, Delores Bennett, and Eleanor Josaitis serving as pillars rooted in the love of mothers. "My Mom's My First Fan Experience" engages Detroit's grassroots community, connecting with the matriarchal family structures defining the city. Aligned with Detroit is Different's mission since 2014, this initiative showcases love and understanding for communities and beyond.

    how

    Counting Down Online Content (March 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024):A series of 5 - 8 video content shorts, each 3-5 minutes long, will spotlight Detroit moms of little league, high school, college, and pro football players. These features, presented in the distinctive Detroit is Different style, include photos, video interviews, and narratives illuminating the roles of football moms. The content will serve as social media commercials and shorts shared by mothers, local sports clubs, schools, Detroit is Different, Visit Detroit, and other partners.

    Live Event

    The in-person event will host a resource fair for mothers of football players, featuring the forum discussion with pro football players’ mothers. Resources include the Umoja Debate Team (Umoja Debate League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills, such as critical thinking, confidence, conflict resolution, increased literacy, and self-expression), mentoring from Building Black Brick Masters (Building Black Brick Masters, a grassroots group consisting of over 15 Detroit men representing multiple generations that are committed to helping boys and young men in Detroit live productive lives), and nutritional support from the Grub Bank (the Grubbank offers organic vegan meals, daily fresh salads to go, meal prep consultations and refrigerator and pantry organization services) led by Nedra Banks.

    My Mom’s My First Fan

    The panel discussion and corresponding video content will delve into the following topics, offering a comprehensive overview of information tailored for mothers of youth football players in the Metro-Detroit area.

    Football is a Business

    Investment in Success

    Explore the time and financial commitments in preparing your son for the NFL Draft, including camps, training, and diets. Discuss key financial considerations during his journey to becoming a football star.

    Essentials Coverage

    Delve into the strategies for covering the costs of ensuring your son has the essentials. Examine the support from little leagues, high schools, and coaches and the process of discerning which support to accept or reject.

    Nationwide Journeys

    Discuss decisions regarding travel for football stars and the financial preparations needed for high school football star travel.

    Building the Right Team

    Explore ways to find the right agent, lawyer, accountant, publicist, and financial advisor for your son.

    Football is a Business

    Balancing Act:

    Share insights on managing attention and care between the football star and other siblings.

    Support Networks

    Discuss how to handle outreach from family and friends looking to attend games and travel with the team. Navigate requests for assistance in business, public appearances, and financial support.

    Public Figure Dynamics

    Reflect on changes in approach due to your son being a public figure. Discuss preparations for your family to be related to a public figure.

    Dating Advice

    Share advice given to your son on dating, and recount experiences of uneasiness about his choice of partner and how you dealt with it.

    Football is a Business

    Injury Preparedness

    Discuss mental preparation for the possibility of your son being injured. Share steps taken to prepare your son for this eventuality.

    Coping Strategies

    Explore ways to console your son after football losses. Discuss strategies for encouraging him to develop confidence and interests beyond football alone.

    Dealing with Publicity

    Share insights on preparing your son, yourself, and your family to handle bad publicity and media attention.

    My Mom’s My First Fan is a community event for Detroit’s

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