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Is lifelong learning the key to success? This Detroit teacher says yes

by Aderonke Ibironke April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Lifelong advocate steps back — but not away — from Detroit’s Regent Park. Her new focus might surprise you.

by Leah Samuel April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

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Heidi Ausgood shares why she joined the Neighborhood Reporting Lab. Hint: She’s a lifelong Detroiter.

by Carissa Welton April 9, 2025April 16, 2025

Akilah Russell shares her writing journey: ‘I want to make people think twice’

by Tommie Obioha April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

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Leah Samuel’s journalism career began with watching Walter Cronkite. Her work gives a voice to the voiceless.

by Marcia Spivey April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

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A Detroiter teaches Mandarin Chinese. A love of learning fuels her journey.

by Heidi Ausgood April 4, 2025April 7, 2025

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Environmental justice starts at home, says Shayla Zimmerman. A Detroit flood started her career trajectory.

by Yara Reda March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

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Larissa Diem changed careers and moved to Detroit. She has a new spiritual home too.

by Shannon Mackie March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

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Southwest Detroit native grew up with ‘no roadmap’ in school. Now he aims to empower students like him.

by Tamia Davis March 25, 2025March 26, 2025

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Trayvon Martin’s death changed everything for Aderonke Ibironke. She shares her approach to creativity, advocacy.

by Perry Sylvester March 21, 2025March 21, 2025