DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Court of Appeals orders resentencing for 18-year-olds serving life without parole
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that 264 inmates sentenced to life without parole when they were 18 years...
Detroit Today: Michigan’s juvenile justice reform, explained
This week Michigan lawmakers reconvened in Lansing to kick off the 2024 legislative session. And while Democrats begin the session...
Detroit Evening Report: New Year’s events for kids
Jessica Care Moore is a poet, founder of Black Women Rock, a filmmaker and a performance artist. Moore's rise started...
Detroit Today: The hidden challenges of youth homelessness in Detroit
November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness month — an important topic not only nationally but...
Detroit Public Schools launching new Computer Science Education program
A new Computer Science Education initiative was launched with the Detroit Public School Community District this week that aims to...
CultureShift: Detroit Horse Power to open equine education center in the city
Detroit Horse Power is a local organization with the goal of teaching and inspiring young people through equestrianism. The nonprofit...
CultureShift: Michigan Science Center receives NASA grant to advance STEM projects in Detroit
The Michigan Science Center will continue to inspire the next generation of young science lovers with a new grant from...
CultureShift: 3D Dance Academy to kick off annual summer camp on Juneteenth
3D Dance Academy in Detroit's Live6 neighborhood is a nonprofit that has offered fun and affordable summer entertainment for local...
Ann Arbor teen wins prestigious environmental prize
An Ann Arbor teenager earned a national honor while trying to positively impact her community. 13-year-old Isabelle Sutton received the...
Wayne County court program becomes a nonprofit to better serve foster children
A court-based program serving youth announced it will now operate as an independent nonprofit. Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocates...
What new Kids Count data reveals about Michigan kids
A recent Kids Count report reveals that Michigan could be doing a better job when it comes to the well-being...