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Stories from Our 2021 Journalism Camp

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 and in-person camps led by Detroit Writing Room and New York Writing Room coaches. The students explored how schools and students are coping with the pandemic and how local businesses and nonprofits are bouncing back. Others covered topics that touched close to home such as death, Islamophobia and Asian hate crimes.

Each student wrote a story they thought was important to tell. We’re excited to share their articles with you below.

Detroit and Ann Arbor High Schools Face New Challenges After a Year of Virtual Learning

How Southeast Michigan schools are making plans for high school students without all the data they need.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021News
Family Living Center Struggles to Stay Alive Through the Pandemic

Family Living Center in Oakland County is struggling from the pandemic. Though more places are returning to “normal,” the organization says it’s still at risk.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021News
Not-So-Fun Living Under the Sun

As snowbirds flock to the Sunshine State, Florida residents express their questions and concerns about the growing population.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021News
How Lizzo’s Big Booty Affects Big Bodies in a Big Way

Icons like Lizzo have given the plus-size community a new stage to shine on. Thanks to women like her, the plus-size community will no longer be overlooked.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Arts & Culture, Opinion
The Vicious Cycle of Detroit’s Burnt Houses

Detroit has a long and complicated history with blight. Many neighborhoods are filled with houses that were set on fire ages ago and are still standing today. This causes many issues for the city and the residents.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021News
The Launch of a New Era

Jeff Bezos flies high in space while people are struggling to make ends meet.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021News, Opinion
The Stresses of Unpaid Internships

Young adults in the workplace cite long hours, unfair compensation and other factors for job dissatisfaction.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Business, Opinion
Jasper Performing Arts Center Won the Battle of COVID, Expected to Reopen

The coronavirus outbreak put a halt to jazz and hip hop at Jasper Performing Arts Center, but the dancers are ready to get back in the swing again.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Business
How St. Ann’s Warehouse Helps New Yorkers During Pandemic

New Yorkers turn to St. Ann’s Warehouse for art and community during COVID-19.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Business
The Loss: How Death Can Affect Children Under 18

Adolescents who lose family members and loved ones are left to deal with the trauma and aftermath.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Students

How COVID-19 is affecting students’ anxiety about the upcoming school year, and how they can be better prepared and more at ease about returning to school.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
Scientific Discourse Powers Public Fear on GMOs

Why does the public have a widespread concern about genetically modified organisms?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021health
Read in Color, a New Little Free Library Project, Reaches the Streets of Detroit

Increasing access to books may be the difference between a child who is literate and one who is not.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Social Justice
The Pandemic’s Impact on NYC LGBTQ+ Clubs

High school students in New York City discuss their experiences leading LGBTQ+ clubs during the pandemic and share their plans for next year.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Social Justice
As Hate Crimes Against Asians Surge, a Student Speaks Out Through Art

Haruka Noda organized Irvine, California’s first youth-led city mural to address the anti-Asian sentiments.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Social Justice
Islamophobia: The Real Terror?

The growth of Islamophobia, or what used to be called anti-Muslim bigotry, can only be stopped by people standing up and asserting their rights.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Social Justice, Opinion
How Chicago’s Museums Reinvented Themselves During the Pandemic

After museums closed during the pandemic, they were forced to adjust to virtual programming — and some of it is here to stay.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Arts & Culture
How Sexualization in Media Affects Young Children

Movies and TV shows that sexualize young girls may cause self-esteem issues among children.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Arts & Culture
College Compensation: The Sideline Story

Endorsement deals are now a game-changer for many student athletes.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021sports, opinion
The Fall of the Detroit Tigers

The downhill spiral begins with Al Avila.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021sports, opinion
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Reminder: Submissions are now open for the 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards! Writers and photographers from Metro Detroit are invited to submit their work in nine categories.

📅 Deadline: Sept. 3, 2025
*Update* Due to the Detroit fireworks, the June 23 Book Talk and Signing with Ann Berman has been moved to Sept. 24 at the Guardian Building! 

Things are heating up for the summer, and it’s the perfect time to connect with an old passion or st
Are you a poet in the Metro Detroit area? Submit a poem you’ve written about any topic to The Detroit Writing Room Awards! 🏆

Entries have a chance to be published in “Detroit Voices,” and poets who take 1st, 2nd or 3rd place will
Our Journalism Camp coaches kicked off the summer with our first meeting tonight!

The coaches include over 30 talented journalists from local and national media outlets. They can’t wait to share their expertise with our 2025 high school studen
Exciting news! Submissions are now open for the 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards! 🏆

The awards recognize the talented poets, novelists, essayists and writers of all genres from Detroit. Anyone who lives in or is from the Detroit area is welcome to
Things are heating up for the summer, and it’s the perfect time to connect with an old passion or start a new hobby! Check out our upcoming June events and find inspiration for your next novel!☀️

☕️First up is “A Latte to Write About,&rd
There’s nothing better than good coffee to get you in a caffeinated creative writing spirit!☕️

Join us on Sunday, June 22 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at @DrifterCoffee in Ferndale for an interactive creative writing workshop themed all around coffee!
Join us on June 23 at the @guardianbuilding for a book talk with author Ann Berman where she will be discussing and signing her latest biography about Michigan’s Louis Graveraet Kaufman. The book will be released next month by @wsupress !

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