The educator takes on multiple projects when he’s not working as a counselor, including afterschool programs for Black boys and men and a documentary on two Detroit students.

We want to understand what young Detroiters care about and how they want to be reached. And we want to make sure their voices are reflected in our reporting.

Research shows out-of-school programs can improve school day attendance, student behavior, and academic outcomes. Families in southeast Michigan want to see more opportunities.