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Stories from Our 2022 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 journalism camp led by Detroit Writing Room and New York Writing Room coaches.

The students tackled topics from the underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to gentrification in a New York City neighborhood. Other students wrote about cultural barriers in the Arab, Latino and South Asian communities that have impacted educational opportunities.  Many students covered stories about TikTok — from how fashion microtrends have frustrated teenagers to how the app has affected mental health and teen behaviors. 

Each student wrote a story they thought was important to tell. We’re excited to share their articles with you below. Order your copy of Perspectives Magazine to read their stories in print!

The Problem with Toxic Productivity: Students are Suffering

Check. Check. Check. Crossing everything off our to-do list feels good, but what happens when we go too far?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Education
Underfunding Prevents Black Students from Attending HBCUs. It’s Time to Change That.

American society has promised the Black community advancements in equity and inclusion for decades. It’s time to put the money where the mouth is and properly fund HBCUs.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Education
Latino and Arab Americans Struggle to Obtain Education Due to Cultural Barriers

Cultural and traditional values of Arab and Latino communities play a big role in parents' decisions when it comes to their children's academic success.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Education
Hamilton Heights: New York City’s Shifting Hideaway

Hamilton Heights, a neighborhood concealed by the shadows of New York City’s skyscrapers, is experiencing demographic and architectural changes.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022News
Chinatown Faces an Uncertain Future as Businesses Struggle to Find Workers

Chinatown, a bustling neighborhood in New York known for its good eats and thriving street life, is undergoing a profound transformation as the immigrant workers age and their children leave for corporate jobs. Now small business owners are scrambling to find workers just to stay open and are wondering what lies ahead for their neighborhood.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Business
Marketing on TikTok Might Be Just What Your Small Business Needs

With over 1 billion active users, TikTok allows small businesses to grow their brands. But to attract viewers, brands need to know their audience and figure out the types of videos they like.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Business
They’re Period Products, Not Feminine Luxuries

Let’s redefine how we label menstrual products. Toilet paper isn’t gendered, so why are period products?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Health
It's Not Always About Doing What You Love: Lessons from My Old World Mom

How a mother's memories help a first-generation American set attainable goals and cope with social media addiction.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Health
Emotional Manipulation and Expectations in South Asian Households

Before trying to change the South Asian community, you must understand it first.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Health
You're Not in a Relationship. It May Be Domestic Violence

The issue of domestic violence gained attention in the 1970s during the influence of the Women's Liberation Movement. It’s still a problem even though it is a federal crime.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Health
What is Southwest Detroit Doing to Combat Inaccessibility to Legal Services?

Out of the many factors that can make life difficult for immigrant communities, inaccessibility to quality, trustworthy legal services is certainly among the greatest. But one clinic in Southwest Detroit is working to change that.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Social Justice
For Over a Decade, Maria Anita Salinas Has Worked to Build Strength in Southwest Detroit

The nonprofit Congress of Communities was founded in Southwest Detroit by Maria Anita Salinas who helped her community grow stronger out of love and advocacy.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Social Justice
Lacrosse Is Finally Taking Off in Detroit

Cass Tech is the only public high school in the city to offer the sport, but players and advocates hope to see it grow.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Sports
Asian Discrimination in Basketball: Inherent or Imposed?

An examination of the natural, institutional and cultural boundaries that hinder Asian American basketball players from breaking into the top tier.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Sports
Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey are Bringing Hope to a Lost Generation of Pistons Fans

The Pistons have drafted two gems in Cunningham and Ivey. Their backcourt partnership gives a young generation of fans something to get excited about.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Sports
TikTok Microtrends Frustrate Teenagers and Sustainable Clothing Advocates

The rise of fashion microtrends on TikTok has left a stain on consumers and the environment.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Arts & Culture
The Rush to Abolish American Greek Life

The Abolish Greek Life Movement: how it started and where it’s going.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Arts & Culture
Don’t Judge a Criminal Defense Lawyer by Their Clients

One student explores what it’s like for lawyers to take on clients who are likely guilty.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Arts & Culture
How to Be Trendy on Social: Hint, it Involves Being Sad

Now it’s all about “JOMO” — the Joy of Missing Out.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022Arts & Culture, Opinion
Peace between Palestine and Israel: A Struggle

The tension has only been heightened by the recent death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 19, 2022News

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