# Event Details - **Event Name**: Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: We're partnered with TakeMyHand for the 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event - it's all about community and empowerment!About this EventJoin us at Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center for our Back to School Giveaway! This year we've partnered with TakeMyHand! Free backpacks, free haircuts, manicures, food, and more! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/25ac6a70-9b88-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w581-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/25bae960-9b88-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w740-h740-dc284838-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PMDoors Open to The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event & Resource PartyInfo: Join us at the 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event for an exciting day filled with free resources and fun! We’re giving away 500 Sprayground brand bags, offering free haircuts for young men. Enjoy delicious free food and access valuable resources to kick off the school year with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity for a day of empowerment and support!?: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PMSprayground & Space Junk Brand Bags DistributionInfo: Students can select from 9 different bag styles. Each student must present a wristband with an intact first pull tab to receive a bag. If the tab is missing or detached, it is considered void, and the student will not be eligible to receive a bag. Please note, bags are distributed directly to students only; parents or guardians cannot collect them on behalf of the student?: 02:30 PM - 05:30 PMEmpowerment Salon: Free Haircuts & ManicuresInfo: Visit the Empowerment Salon at our event for free basic haircuts for boys and simple hair braiding for girls. Services are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Barbers will take 15 minute breaks at the start of each half hour.*?: 02:30 PM - 05:30 PMEmpowerment Eats: Local Food TrucksInfo: Check out Empowerment Eats at our event, where local food trucks will be serving up free bites on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. The student's second tab of their wristband will be detached for one serving. If the second tab is missing or already detached - it will be considered void and the student will not receive a food serving. Don’t miss out on a taste of delicious, complimentary food!?: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PMEmpowerment Entertainment: Let Your Hair DownInfo: Dive into Empowerment Entertainment at our event, featuring local DJs, bounce houses, and face painting! Enjoy a variety of fun activities and entertainment scattered across the grounds for an exciting day of celebration and joy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/detroit-is-me-the-8th-annual-back-to-school-empowerment-event/100001997391359324 - **Event Categories**: back-to-school, food-drinks, parties, art, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center - **lat**: 42.3707679 - **long**: -83.09718389999999 - **full address**: Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/def574cc1da482125d893893890176989358cd21ead33850f454009aefbc074f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc284838-gmir.jpg?v=1787114467 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event being held? - **A:** Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event? - **A:** Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event is organized by Detroit Is Me. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Detroit Is Me: The 8th Annual Back to School Empowerment Event is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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