Our Mission
To leverage poetry, literary and literacy workshops, anti-racism facilitation, political education and community-centered initiatives in the service of a more just, livable and humane society.
Our Vision
We use our talents and resources to interrogate negative pervasive narratives, increase policy literacy and advocacy, and encourage data and digital privacy education, in pursuit of racial and environmental justice.
Our Backstory
We were founded in 2017 as a sponsored project of Allied Media Projects and transitioned into a tax deductible 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2023.
Propolis is the glue that bees use to build and protect their hives. It also means "defense of the city." Petty is the last name of our Founder and Executive Director, Tawana aka Honeycomb. It also means "small." Petty Propolis, Inc. believes in small collective efforts in defense of the city (Detroit) that shaped our founder and drives our work.
Board:
Lottie Spady of Earthseed Detroit
Dr. Gloria House aka Aneb Kgositsile
Rosemarie Wilson aka One Single Rose
Pamela Jones, Designs By Jonesy
Learn more about HIVE Idlewild, our collaborative retreat site for heightened environmental consciousness, educational seminars, cultural innovations, and literary production. Available now for creative connection. Retreat space to be opened soon!
Learn more about our Petty Propolis Artist Festival in Historic Idlewild, Michigan. 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year.
Learn more about Green Chairs, Not Green Lights, our collaborative, community-centered alternative to Detroit's Project Green Light mass surveillance program. Join us on our journey to be seen, not watched! #SurveillanceAintSafety
We look forward to working with you.
2200 Hunt Street, #426 Detroit, Michigan 48207, United States
(313) 488-4484 Registered Charity: 92-1232515
