About DON Weekend
“People from the D, carry it around on their shoulders. It [Detroit] is a place where you just have to boss up and make it happen.” – Big Sean
Detroiters are Defined by…
determination, resilience, and a willingness to do whatever it takes. From Henry Ford’s automobile assembly line to Berry Gordy’s iconic Motown empire, that “boss up” mentality flows through the DNA of the city.
Our Neighborhoods are Defined by…
the willingness to unite in support and in defense of one another. Detroit’s renaissance is owed to those who have held the city down through it all.
Big Sean’s Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N.) Weekend…
is a celebration of neighborhood and a tribute to the Detroiters, local business owners, activists, teachers and churches who are the backbone of the city.