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Co-founder and CEO of Teen HYPE Ambra Redrick.

The Metro: Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE celebrating 21 years of supporting teens

Tia Graham, The Metro April 29, 2025

Detroit youth organization Teen HYPE is celebrating its 21st year supporting local teens. The youth development program, founded in 2004,...

Detroit lacrosse coach Liam McElroy holds traditional and contemporary lacrosse sticks at WDET Studios, Monday, March 3, 2025.

The Metro: The past and present of the indigenous sport lacrosse in Detroit

Tia Graham, The Metro March 3, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Long before this city was home to gator shoes, Ford...

Attendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

The Metro: Detroit students navigate a new political climate

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Robyn Vincent February 10, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump said he will shut down the U.S. Department...

L.I.V.E. Outreach Founder Malika Williams stands in front of what will become the organization's mobile support unit.

L.I.V.E. Outreach wants to hit the road and help young Detroiters

John Filbrandt January 13, 2025

There are challenges young people and their families are facing daily — often invisible ones. And no matter how you...

Comedian and actor Marc Evan Jackson poses with some WDET swag alongside Tia Graham, host of "The Metro," on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Marc Evan Jackson wants YOU to donate to WDET

Jenny Sherman September 18, 2024

Comedian and actor Marc Evan Jackson joined The Metro in studio on Tuesday to talk about how his nonprofit is...

A Detroit police officer shows a young girl the inside of his patrol vehicle.

The Metro: ‘Coolin’ with Cops’ initiative aims to build bridges between Detroit youth and police

Sydney Waelchli August 7, 2024

The Detroit Police Athletic League is partnering with the Detroit Police Department to start a new community initiative to help...

Books donated to Birdie's Bookmobile are shared with children and families via school visits, free book fairs and community events.

The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday

The Metro April 12, 2024

Birdie's Bookmobile is a local nonprofit working to put books in kids' hands no matter where they are. As part...

The Michigan Central Station is seen, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Detroit. Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help 10 Detroit nonprofit organizations that serve young people start endowments. Lisa Ford said the campaign comes alongside Ford's investment in the refurbishment of the long abandoned train station.

Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments

Associated Press March 20, 2024

Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by...

CultureShift: Detroit Horse Power to open equine education center in the city

CultureShift September 22, 2023

Detroit Horse Power is a local organization with the goal of teaching and inspiring young people through equestrianism. The nonprofit...

Five young metro Detroit designers are headed to New York Fashion Week

Tia Graham February 3, 2023

The fashion industry is growing and a new generation of designers want to put their unique stamp on it. Two...

The Detroit Youth Choir is hosting a gala to celebrate community leaders

Tia Graham October 28, 2022

The Detroit Youth Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company is a nonprofit that provides young people throughout Detroit access to...