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Stories from our 2020 Journalism Camp

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Teens Share Their Perspective

High school students from the city of Detroit, Metro Detroit and across the country each wrote a story during our virtual camp led by Detroit Writing Room coaches. From youth leading Black Lives Matter protests, to how their schools, local businesses and communities are handling the pandemic, the students picked stories they thought were important to tell.

We’re excited to share their articles with you below.

If It Wasn’t for You, What Would I See?

What it’s like documenting Black Lives Matter protests from the lens of young photographers.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Long Anticipated Revival of Detroit?

Detroit became one of the worst-hit cities with COVID-19. With places reopening and stay-at-home orders being lifted, the city’s economy could still be at stake.

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Detroit StudentsStephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
The Effects of COVID-19 on Elder Abuse

Seniors suffer from elder abuse cases daily — and the coronavirus is making it worse.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
How Michigan High School Athletes are Handling College Recruitments Amid COVID-19

Student athletes banking on scholarships are left wondering what will happen?

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
Social Media and Its Influence on Our Lives

Does it do more harm than good?

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
‘They have no water, no power, nothing’

As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, Venezuela is in crisis as the country's economy continues to plummet.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 25, 2020Detroit
Birmingham Students Use Their Voices to Promote Change

In Birmingham, Michigan, student leaders formed an organization supporting the Black Lives Matter movement with the hope of uniting their community in support of racial justice. They are using their platform to ignite change in the government, in the classroom and in the community.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
How TikTok Went From Just-Dance to Justice

Creators like Collin Brientnall have become catalysts for human rights in the young-adult community by using their influence to provoke awareness and action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
Finding Our Voice in the Midst of a Pandemic

Voting gives citizens a voice, but what happens to our voice if we don’t have access to the information we need to make an informed vote?

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
Croissants for a Cause

Red Wagon Bakery spreads joy through croissants in an Ann Arbor neighborhood.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
Society Boutique uses Innovative Branding to Breeze Through Pandemic

Clarkston business uses a strong sense of community to stay alive and thrive.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
Do Not Buy that Bling, Unless It’s a Sanitized Ring

Is it safe to buy jewelry from the stores?

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
Rainbow Connection Continues to Make Dreams Come True Despite COVID-19

A Michigan nonprofit continues granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses across the state to bring joy into their lives during the pandemic.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
How Metro Detroit Animal Shelters Are Coping with COVID-19

We talked to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Hazel Park Animal Shelter to find out.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020Metro Detroit
The New Black Lives Matter

Youth in Dallas organize protests to have student voices heard.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts Universities and Students Across the U.S.

Colleges adapt to the coronavirus by switching to online classes, affecting attendance rates and student life.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
New York City Car-Free Street Brings a Community Together

An open street on 34th Avenue offers a respite from the pandemic.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
The SALT of the City

Local group helps to feed thousands of people in Baltimore.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
Queens Restaurant Unites Community in Times of Crisis

Despite dealing with COVID-19, The Queensboro is helping those in need.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
D.C. Area-Restaurant-Turned Grocery Store Helps Community

Founding Farmers continues to bring joy to patrons.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 24, 2020National
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