“Changing the Narrative: Celebrating Black Founders and Inspiring the Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Michigan” will offer networking opportunities and funding tips.
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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‘She will live forever:’ loved ones honor MSU shooting victim Arielle Anderson
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Detroit highlights Black-owned cultural centers through ‘Sacred Spaces’
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Michigan State victims: Brian Fraser, Alex Verner and Arielle Anderson
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Detroit district must budget $5M to maintain existing mental health supports next year
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Detroiter Jonathan Harris weaves social commentary with art in new exhibit
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Detroit poet, professor Melba Boyd wins 2023 Kresge Eminent Artist Award
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Famed Motown songwriter Barrett Strong was prolific artist, father figure
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Anthology from Room Project shows diversity of Detroit’s literary scene
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Detroit gallery to honor native artist John Sims with mural, poetry event
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