Detroit journalists explore opportunities
Community journalism exchange brings Detroit’s ‘collaboration’ to the forefront
This week I participated in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) pre-conference session to speak about “Engaged journalism in Detroit.” This conference was brought together by the Engaged Journalism Exchange, which brings academics and journalists and community members together to create more equitable journalism. During this panel I discussed what it’s like to be a minority journalist covering the underrated stories, connecting with everyday people in the community for stories, and looking for information gaps. Along with other panelists, we talked about working with other local media to cover stories from multiple angles, rather than racing to cover one angle.
On Thursday, members of the Outlier Media Monthly Collaborative Editorial Meeting at the Wayne State University Manoogian Hall. Various media partners came together to discuss stories we are working on and how we can work together to create a stronger media landscape.
Projects like Saa Nasta Newsletter and Communities of Hope were born during the pandemic, when I noticed there was lack of coverage in these areas among minority stories. Ethnic media, and BIPOC reporters play a role in telling these underreported stories.
SMASH Detroit wraps up summer session
Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) introduces STEM to ninth graders, and mentors students throughout high school, college and beyond. Many of the students are first generation students who face unique hurdles to stay in STEM fields. The program is looking for new applicants in November.