by Willie King III | May 9, 2025 | Blog, Youth Voice
Marquise McNeil, Adian Little, David Lockhart, Devin Smith, At Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men (FDA), leadership starts from within—and the Youth Ambassadors program is one of the school’s most powerful incubators of growth, mentorship, and transformation....
by Willie King III | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, Youth Voice
Bri Antwon Wilson (bottom photo), a senior, and Seligmin Foster (top photo), a 2023 graduate who has remained deeply involved as an alumnus. Detroit Community Schools (DCS) is more than an institution to me—it’s a cornerstone of my identity and growth. My enduring...
by Willie King III | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Youth Voice
Art with Purpose: Tolu’s Story On Monday, October 14th, I had the privilege of interviewing Toluwaleyi’ Meadows, a 12th grader at Renaissance High School. I first met Tolu last year in Emily Phillips’ IB Biology class, where they were selected to participate in...
by Willie King III | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Community Partners, Youth Voice
Youth Voice and Power with members of Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan (DAYUM) Earlier this month, I had the privilege of interviewing two members of DAYUM (Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan), each offering unique insights into the organization’s evolution and...
