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Author Archives: Akilah Russell

A Detroit-born writer, project manager, and doula exploring memory, community, and everyday magic.

Interior view of the Chandler Park Fieldhouse indoor recreation facility on Detroit's east side.
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Chandler Park Fieldhouse opens as east side hub for health, hope, community

Avatar photo by Akilah Russell August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

The dome has been in the Chandler Park master plan since 2014, says the Chandler Park Conservancy’s Alex Allen. American Rescue Plan Act dollars funded the project.

Dominick Lemonious holds a bottle in front of the liquor shelves at his store, the Liquor Basket Gratiot in Detroit.
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Dominick Lemonious reimagines the art gallery at Detroit’s ‘Black Store’

Avatar photo by Akilah Russell June 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Tommie Obioha of Planet Detroit's spring 2025 Neighborhood Reporting Lab
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Tommie Obioha grew up in a bicultural Detroit household. His journey led to community development and journalism.

Avatar photo by Akilah Russell March 14, 2025March 20, 2025

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