Lead is a common problem in Detroit homes. Children are often exposed at home by ingesting lead-contaminated dust and paint.
Author Archives: Amelia Benavides-Colón
Amelia Benavides-Colón is a southwest Detroit journalist with a passion for community storytelling. She has previously reported on breaking news, business, and features desks at The Detroit News, Crain’s Detroit Business, and Outlier Media — contributing and breaking news vital to her community and its residents.
She will be graduating with her degree in Journalism and Global Studies from WSU in 2024 with plans to pursue a career in national reporting with a focus on solutions-based journalism.
