Detroit school board members, city and state officials, police officers and community leaders came out in full force to support the students.
Micah Walker
Micah Walker joins the BridgeDetroit team covering the arts and culture and education in the city.
Originally from the metro Detroit area, she is back in her home state after two years in Ohio. Micah was previously a trending/ general assignment reporter at The Columbus Dispatch, where she covered a wide range of areas such as the arts, child care and the homeless population. She was also a general assignment reporter for The Marion Star, covering the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as education and business.
Micah is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, receiving her bachelor’s degree in journalism.
In 2022, Micah was selected as a fellow for the National Press Foundation’s Widening the Pipeline fellowship, a year-long program that offers multimedia and leadership training to early career journalists of color.
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New Wayne State program aims to remove college barriers for DPSCD students
Warriors on the Rise, a new enrollment program announced in September, offers guaranteed enrollment to qualified high school juniors at DPSCD.
Posted inCulture Canvas
Culture Canvas: A tale as old as time in Detroit
Micah talks with Fergie Philippe, who plays Beast in the new production of Beauty and the Beast at the Fisher Theatre through Sunday. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Culture Canvas: Celebrating Anishinaabe art
Titled, “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” the Detroit Institute of Arts show is one of the largest presentations of contemporary indigenous art in the Midwest.
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Detroit’s Northend Christian CDC honors 25th anniversary with celebration
Northend Christian CDC is hosting its 25th anniversary celebration “Soles in the Garden,” from 3-9 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm.
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Culture Canvas: A ‘City of Design’
Detroit is the first and only U.S. city with a United Nations designation as a City of Design. Micah has more on efforts here to improve lives through inclusive design. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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Belle Isle Conservancy unveils ‘Commons’ plan, seeks community input
The Belle Isle Conservancy gave community members a sneak peek of what’s to come for its Belle Isle Commons concept.
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Detroiter builds purpose through film, advocacy for Deaf community
Teddy Dorsette III is a filmmaker who has worked in various mediums and is also known for his advocacy work in the disability community.
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A Detroit composer’s tribute to the 313
It’s been a year since Patrick Prouty was named Detroit’s first composer laureate. He’s just getting warmed up. Micah has more on the piece he’s about to premiere with the DSO.
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Murals in the Market returns to Eastern Market for 10th anniversary
The art festival beginning on Monday brings a week-long celebration of live mural installations, artist talks, exhibitions and parties.