After-School Program “Racquet-Up Detroit” is Building a New Facility in Northwest Detroit
Racquet Up Detroit is a non-profit organization that provides students with academic support and coaching in the sport of squash....
State Senator Erika Geiss Calls Mike Shirkey’s Capitol Riot Claims “Divorced From Reality”
The Michigan Republican Party is embroiled in controversy after Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey was caught on tape falsely saying...
Retired Detroit Public School Teacher Says Documenters Aids Community Engagement
Dorian Evans Retired Detroit Public School teacher Dorian Evans is a Documenter who has been taking notes at public meetings...
Should Election Day Be a Holiday? Here Are Some Pros and Cons
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to make Election Day a holiday in Michigan. It’s one of many sweeping...
New Podcast “Seizing Freedom” Brings Black Americans’ Civil War Stories To Life
In recent months, the issue of social justice and its connection to systemic racism and oppression have led to significant shifts in our...
Despite Olive Branch from Whitmer, GOP Showing No Interest in Cooperation in 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Republicans in the Legislature to work with her, and her third State of the State...
Detroit Documenter Says the Program Keeps Detroiters Well-Informed
Ada Nicole Smith Ada Nicole Smith is a native Detroiter who has been a part of the Detroit Documenters program...
Schools Across Michigan Prepare to Go Back to In-Person Instruction
Earlier this month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer publicly encouraged Michigan schools to offer all K-12 students the option of returning to classrooms...
Wayne State Seeks Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Wayne State University's School of Medicine needs people to roll up their sleeves for research's sake. The school is part...
MSU and Apple Partner Up to Offer App Developer Academy in Detroit
Michigan State University and tech giant Apple are teaming up to launch an iOS developer academy in Detroit. The program...
Pandemic Learning May Have Made Some Black Parents Homeschool Converts
Stacey Young is a mom of five – three boys, two girls. Trying to manage virtual learning when COVID precautions...
Detroit Documenters Provides the Community and Newsrooms With Meeting Information
Courtesy of Jacinda Cason Jacinda Cason is the field director of Michigan Voices. She’s also a Detroit Documenter, who has been...