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Jena Brooker
Jena is BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering everything from food and agricultural to pollution to climate change.
She was a 2022 Data Fellow at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism where she produced award-winning coverage on the automotive industry in Detroit and environmental racism. She was also a Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellow in 2022 through CASW, AHCJ, and SEJ. Before joining BridgeDetroit she covered environmental issues across the Midwest as a Reporting Fellow for the national online news platform Grist Magazine.
Jena has a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from the University of Michigan. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, Salon, Slate, Grist, Next City, Chalkbeat, Planet Detroit, and others.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit’s Clique still the spot for hot cakes, hot takes
From politicians to rappers, to athletes and neighborhood residents, the Detroit staple is a space where people of all economic classes and races come together.
Posted inArts & Culture
Pedal for a cause: Bike the Blizzard aims to raise $30K
The popular event, which raised nearly $30K last year, is back to make biking accessible for more people in Detroit.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: DPFC surpasses $3M
The Black-led food grocery store opened nine months ago after a decade-and-a-half of planning and now has over 4,000 members.
Posted inBusiness
Detroit People’s Food Co-op surpasses $3M in sales
The North End grocery store is seeing early financial success while maintaining community values and keeping prices accessible.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Detroit Ice Boiz keeps Belle Isle pond hockey tradition alive
The group preserves ice hockey traditions despite warming winters, welcoming all to come play, skate and grab a bite.
Posted inBusiness, Education
Detroit’s Black chefs are building a pipeline of culinary talent
Through training and mentorship, Black chefs in Detroit are preparing young talent for culinary excellence.
Posted inEducation, Environment
Detroit students coding to grow
Code Grow has spent 10 years increasing access to valuable computer and gardening skills for Detroit youth.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: Back from Mexico!
Jena Brooker is back in the D after a month studying, exploring and eating in Mexico. Here’s a recap of her adventure.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit’s Repair Cafe fosters sustainability and connection
A community space where volunteers help people fix items for free, instead of throwing them away.