Showdown in Motown
On September 18, 2009, Young Detroit Builders hosted their 6th
Annual Showdown in Motown. It took place at the Majestic Theater and featured 12 different acts, including: singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, and more.
Board Member Michelle Webster welcomes everyone to the 6th Annual Showdown!
Hot 102.7 Radio Personality Kontact kept the program moving as our M.C.
The Science Fair
Team Elite
YDB Graduate Ebony Davis shared her story with the audience.
Many of our students attended the event and were on their feet for much of the show!
Marc Christy
Even our smallest audience members were up moving to the music!
The Twinz
Xiqution Dance Crew
Shebella Matthews
Executive Director Beverly Manick takes a moment to speak about the program.
Catastrophe
One of current cycle 14A students, Sherrell Hunter, tells us about her experiences in the program.
Joshua Adams
Laura Besh
HTO
Juan
And the winner is...
Showdown winner Joshua Adams with (from left): one of our judges, Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.; event organizer, Linnea Nelson; and Executive Director Bev Manick.
The Showdown in Motown is a competitive talent show to benefit the YouthBuild Detroit program, which prepares disadvantaged young adults to pass the GED, develop leadership and employability skills, and receive on-the-job construction training while building homes for needy families. Young Detroit Builders, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, is in its 13th year of providing services to youth so that they may rebuild their lives while rebuilding their community.
