After being a part of the CT Visionary, I have a grown a passion for journalism. I interned for Olympia Development of Michigan in the marketing and communications department.
On April 1, Cass Tech students who are a part of the Mogul Prep Foundation, were granted with the opportunity to attend the Mogul Prep workshop, As well as meet and hear words of wisdom from Big Sean, the founder of the foundation.
The economics classes at University Prep attended an informative field trip to the Quicken Loans Junior Achievement Finance Park in downtown Detroit.
Dr. Benjamin Carson, Housing and Urban Development Secretary for the United States, visited Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine on March 15, 2017.
Before Betsy DeVos’ official confirmation in February, 120 concerned students and parents from Chicago and Detroit drove to Washington D.C.
King’s staff and students held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The evolution of the automobile has transformed how Americans view the traditional car. Henry Ford brought cars to the masses with the utilitarian Model 5, and then in 1935 he successfully crafted and produced the Model A1, which was designed for comfort, space, and affordability.
After the New Year journalists and automotive lovers have something to look forward to anually; the North American International Auto Show.
Interns reflect on the death of the late Mike Ilitch.
People in life sometimes struggle to overcome challenges and feel as if life is against them and they will never make it. The story of Detroit native Nicole Farmer shows teens at CMA that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. At just age 13, Nicole Farmer was pregnant and she and her grandmother did not see eye to eye.
On Martin Luther King Jr Day, Communications and Media Arts High School staff, students and other volunteers came together to fix up the communities around the school to create a better and safe environment for not only the residents in the area but for many CMA students who deal with rough conditions on a daily basis. “Helping out during the community project made me feel like a better person because I gave back to the community that I was raised in while helping future residents of the community as well," sophomore Dylan Daniels said. Leadership, communication, and strong morals were demonstrated by the students who participated in the MLK community project.
Twice a month at Frederick Douglass Academy, students from over 35 Detroit Public Schools Community District gather as part of Geographic Information System (GIS) program. The GIS program consists of students working with professionals to learn more about computers and GIS maps in hopes of preparing them for a summer job. According to the Grace Project, which runs the program, students who finish eight required courses will be qualify for a six-week GIS internship with a City of Detroit department. I participated in the program on Feb.
Flyers flooded the hallways of Detroit Cristo Rey last month with a simple but inviting phrase: “Come, let’s celebrate mass together!”
I stood for a second, taking everything in. I was back at the North American International Auto Show, reporting for my school's newspaper. I smiled; it felt like home.
University Preparatory Academy High School students have found a creative way to support others; 12th grade students use their class time to complete a special project.
WSA Student Places in Fox 2 Contest By Christian Kinsey Sometimes you choose to enter contests, and other times you are forced to do them.
Carnegie Hall has selected Renaissance Symphonic to perform in its prestigious halls in the spring of 2017.
Crusaders start mentoring group to help youth Making A Difference By: Jade Brookins and Tatiana McAfee A group of male seniors at King have come together in a positive way to help inspire and mentor middle school boys and break the negative cycles that plague inner-city youth. These eight seniors in Making A Difference (M.A.D.) are Don Barnes, Desjuan Davis, Desmond Foster-Carter, Jamal Hairston, Kamari McHenry, Lorenzo Scott, DeMarcus Taylor, and Jalin Willis.
Top Officials Visit CMA for College Promise By Mason Simpson and Sarah Wright Paying for college is a strenuous task, but it could be getting easier for students in the Detroit Public Community Schools District due to a Detroit College Promise program expansion. The Promise, which previously provided students two-year scholarships to community colleges, will now include four-year colleges and universities.
