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Olivia Lewis

Olivia Lewis

Olivia Lewis is a reporter for BridgeDetroit. She was formerly a reporter for the Battle Creek Enquirer and the Indianapolis Star. She has also worked in philanthropy for the Kresge Foundation, the Council of Michigan Foundations and Direct Relief International.

Education

The Class of 2021 navigates COVID, as well as college

By Olivia Lewis | April 6, 2021

For Detroit high school students, applying to college in a pandemic brings new concerns and questions about “the right path.”

Political and Public Policy Information

Detroit organizers call GOP legislation a ‘desperate’ attempt to limit voting

By Olivia Lewis | April 1, 2021

Michigan’s Senate Republicans introduced a package of 39 bills that they say will make elections more secure. Detroit organizers say the plan limits voter access and increases partisan politics.

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Detroiters asked to help draw fair voting maps and curb gerrymandering

By Olivia Lewis | March 29, 2021

Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has extended the number of public hearings this summer, with two in Detroit. Advocates and researchers say now is the time for Detroiters to help draw fair political maps and prevent gerrymandering.

Jobs and Economic Opportunities

Detroit works on making more room for marijuana businesses

By Olivia Lewis | March 22, 2021

Detroit’s zoning laws leave little space for cannabis entrepreneurs, but Councilman James Tate says he plans to propose an amendment to city code that could make room for more marijuana businesses to operate.

Civic and Community Information

Can Detroit’s marijuana plan create social equity?

By Olivia Lewis | March 15, 2021

Longtime Detroiters were given a two month head-start to apply for marijuana business licenses ahead of other entrepreneurs. Now, it’s a free-for-all. Though a city ordinance requires a social equity component, Detroiters may still struggle in this booming industry.

Jobs and Economic Opportunities

Detroit women use social media to support entrepreneurship

By Olivia Lewis | March 9, 2021

Amid a pandemic, two Detroit women create fellowship space for Black women and Detroit millennials online and in-person.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Detroit says mostly Black residents are getting vaccinated – probably

By Olivia Lewis | March 5, 2021

About 70 percent of Detroit’s coronavirus vaccine recipients shared their race and ethnicity data, with many identifying as Black, but 30 percent are still unknown.

Education

Third-graders return to classroom, but are they prepared to succeed?

By Olivia Lewis | March 2, 2021

Some Detroit third-graders were projected to be held back due to the State’s new Read by Grade Three Law in 2020. A year and a pandemic later, parents and education advocates fear many more are behind in 2021.

Political and Public Policy Information

Halt to water shutoffs gains traction, but some call it a temporary solution

By Olivia Lewis | February 23, 2021

U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell have gained support to temporarily halt water shutoffs during COVID-19 but water advocates are fighting for long-term water affordability and a permanent end to shutoffs.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Wait times down as Detroit ramps up COVID-19 vaccination effort

By Olivia Lewis | February 17, 2021

Detroit is gaining national recognition for its coronavirus vaccination process, as more than 70,000 Deroiters have been inoculated so far. Here’s how the City has served so many.

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