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Student Stories
February 9, 2021

5 Stories for 25 Years: Michael R. Jackson

1995-2000: Michael R. Jackson Photo Credit:  Zack DeZon “Literally every aspect of my writing career came because a teacher encouraged me.” I’m Michael R. Jackson, and I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I grew up on the west side of Detroit, right off the Southfield Freeway. Growing…
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Student Stories
August 5, 2019

Jorge

“My time with InsideOut gave me a voice. It helped me to see a talent in myself that I didn’t know I had.” Former InsideOut student Jorge Lopez began writing at Southwestern High School, where he was a participant in InsideOut’s Writer-in-Residence program. Today, Jorge…
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Student Stories
June 24, 2019

Skye

“Mr. Pete taught me that each word is important, and now I see the whole world that way.” InsideOut alum Skye Baso began writing as a third grader in 2008 when Senior Writer Peter Markus became her Writer-in-Residence at Golightly Education Center in Detroit. She…
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Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Zuri

“Poetry is a way for me to just be myself instead of trying to fit in with everybody else. I can be my own rainbow with different colors. Instead of the standard red, orange, yellow, I can be pink, black, and green.” Hear Me Out…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Sakila Islam

Writer-in-Residence Program, Detroit International Academy for Young Women & Citywide Poets “Knowing all I need is a pen and paper to go from a seventh-grader who liked poems to performing at the White House has made me appreciate just how much a little push in…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Imani

“I think it’s important to tell Detroit’s stories. To push different narratives, because a lot of them aren’t at the forefront. Poetry puts them front and center. It’s in your face. It’s hard to ignore.” Imani Nichele is our 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate and…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Eldric

“I’m excited to share my voice, my writing, and my passion to express issues other people are afraid to talk about. I’m hoping that people who are afraid to share their voice will see me sharing mine and be inspired.” Eldric Laron, one of InsideOut’s…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Hajjar

“Aside from finding yourself, writing is a great coping mechanism, and it allows you to see the world around you differently. I don’t think I’ve felt this sense of community anywhere else.” InsideOut’s 2017 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate, Hajjar Baban, is a Pakistani-born, Afghan-Kurdish poet…
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