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A new approach to telling the stories that change how we experience metro Detroit.
We train, connect, and support media makers from communities across the region and share their stories with the world.
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Gather industry leaders and experts to share resources and tips on how to produce high-quality and compelling stories.
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Build a community by hosting meetups that connect emerging and experienced media makers with one another.
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Jumpstart the career of emerging storytellers by hiring them as freelancers to produce stories for WDET.
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