Youth summit on racism: chance to vent and learn
When young people said they didn't have a place to talk about race and racism, SHARE stepped up and offered the middle and high schoolers a summit of their own.
Michigan
How the state’s action supporting LGBTQ students could impact kids in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo school is ahead of the game in creating a safe and supportive learning environment for LGBTQ students.
Changing the Michigan food world one potato at a time
Do you know what a food hub is? They help bring together farmers and consumers and making it easier to eat what is good for us.
Five facts parents should know about online learning
Many misperceptions surround the concept of online and blended learning for high school students, leading to even more confusion and misinformation. Michigan Virtual University shares five facts for a better understanding of what to expect of online courses.
Q&A: What’s next for Michigan downtowns
We asked some of Michigan's downtown leaders to tell us what's new and next in their downtowns, in honor of the Michigan Downtown Association conference this week.
Boutique hotel leads redevelopment for historic downtown
Boutique hotels are offering some Michigan downtowns a new way to reuse historic or underused buildings in the heart of cities. One such development in Port Huron is serving as a linchpin to further downtown development, as well.
Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan’s creative landscape
What happens when you put teens in charge? How youth in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspective to the arts in Michigan, from addressing racism and police brutality to running an indie record label.
Art for the people: Students debut Grandville mural celebrating Latino community, diversity & unity
To create a stunning new mural on Grandville Avenue, high school students spent months exploring race, identity and heritage. After nearly a year of doing everything from holding public forums to putting on skits about racism in Grand Rapids, the teenagers are celebrating their newly-finished piece of public art that is all about uplifting and empowering the area's Latino community.
The Detroit comic con that’s changing perceptions of race in comics
A lot more people are making the pilgrimage to Detroit this fall to attend MECCA, a black-centric celebration of geekdom and creativity.
U.P. Beer Fest carries off celebration despite rain
The U.P. Fall Beer Fest was a merry gathering in Marquette's Lower Harbor Park, with intrepid beer fans wrapped in raincoats and umbrellas to face the weather.
