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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.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Journey to 2021 Tokyo Olympics Derailed by Positive Drug Test

At the 2021 U.S. Olympic track and field trials, standout sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for THC and was forced to put her Olympic dreams on hold. Since then, Americans across the country have questioned the legitimacy of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s position on marijuana use.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021sports
Van Gogh a Century Later

Vincent Van Gogh and his art continue to live on a century after his death, except this time, in a new medium.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Arts & Culture, Opinion
Coffee: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much?

Many people drink coffee on a daily basis. But how many know the effects that coffee can have on them?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
How Jackson Heights Greenmarket Makes Fresh Food Accessible to Residents

Shoppers find fresh fruits and vegetables, authentic pastries, snacks and a sense of community at GrowNYC’s Jackson Heights Greenmarket.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 23, 2021Health
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March is National Reading Month and Women’s History Month! The Detroit area is full of ways to celebrate 📚✨

Check out these local events: 

March 13 - Detroit Love Haiku Open Mic + Recording Experience at @thelovebuilding with @jessicacaremoo
Join @newyorkwritingroom coach Johanie Martinez-Cools for “Word by Word: Transforming Good Writing Into Great Writing.” 

 📅 March 18 | 6 -7 p.m. EST 

In this virtual workshop we will practice techniques to make your work sharper and mo
This #WriterWednesday, we’re celebrating DWR Award 2025 winner @quinnbanks  and his award-winning photo “Movement!” 

Photographer Quinn Banks is a photojournalist with Wayne State University’s Journalism Institute for Media D
Happy March! ✨🌸 This month, we’re digging into line editing, memoir writing and the publishing industry! 

Experiences will be led by @detroitwritingroom coaches @elizabethannatkins and Aaron Robertson + @newyorkwritingroom coaches @jmc.editin
Join us @michigancentraldetroit for our “Character Writing Workshop: Who Are You, Anyway?” ✨

The workshop is led by @newyorkwritingroom Coach @susanmersonauthor on Saturday, April 4 from 1:30-3 p.m. EST. Join us for an afternoon of promp
Happy National Reading Month! If you’re looking for a good book by local writers, check out “Detroit Voices” featuring the 2025 DWR Award winners! 

You can find “Detroit Voices” on the shelves at @nextchapterbooksdetroi
Join us this March for “The Power of Memoir: How to Write Your Life Story”

Led by @Elizabeth Atkins, CEO of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, this workshop will cover everything you need to know to master the art of writing your memo
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