Stories
Outlier Media: Documenting the Documenters
"Documenting the Documenters" is a compelling story brought to life by Outlier Media in collaboration with 7Cylinders, shedding light on the profound impact of documenters within the community. In the heart of Detroit, Outlier...
Johnnie Turnage: A Visionary Tech Founder on a Mission to Empower Black Tech Entrepreneurs through Black Tech Saturdays
Johnnie Turnage is a true visionary tech founder who is taking his own experience navigating the inequitable tech industry and working to shift power toward Black tech founders. Turnage expressed that although there are numerous…
Empowering Communities: Inside the Detroit Justice Center’s Mission for Change
Detroit Justice Center (DJC) is more than just a law firm; it is a beacon of hope for the marginalized communities in Detroit. With its unwavering commitment to fighting for racial justice and promoting economic opportunity, DJC has worked tirelessly to create a more...
Empowering Students: The Impact of Student Advocacy’s Statewide Helpline Program
Education sets the foundation for a child’s future and helps them develop into well-informed individuals. However, not all students have access to quality public education–an obstacle the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan is working to overcome. As one of the few...
Revolutionizing the Sewing Industry: Inside ISAIC’s Innovative Approach
The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is a non-profit that serves as a training institute and a usage case facility for piloting innovation. ISAIC supports the return of domestic manufacturing in an ethical, sustainable, and profitable way. In addition,...
Uniting Detroit: The Power of Community in the Fight Against Community Violence
Councilwoman Mary Sheffield kicked off the 10th Annual Occupy The Corner event on June 16th on the corner of Chene & Robert Bradby Drive. This event focuses on serving communities suffering from gun violence. Its organizers offer essential support, resources, and...
Outlier Media: Empowering Communities through News & Media Access
Over the last seven years, Outlier Media established itself as a unique nonprofit newsroom, earning its “Outlier” moniker and growing a diverse list of supporters. Rather than simply raising public awareness, the organization provides practical solutions to address...
Michigan Startups Collaborate to Compete
Michigan Tech Week, designed to showcase and strengthen the state’s high-growth tech ecosystem, invited founders to join a pitch competition that was all about teamwork. “In a typical pitch competition, there’s one winner, and you’ve got...
Radical Testimony at a Court Takeover
Inside a space where a judge can determine a person’s future, RE:CLAIM gathered artists, performers, and community members to imagine new possibilities. Designed to promote dialogue about the carceral system’s harmful effects on youth,...