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May 9, 2017
henle1mj

Flint native’s pathway to success

The Pathways program is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation and Pell grant eligible students. We have an awesome team at CMU to do this important work. We are so proud of Sierra Logan as she graduates and tells … [Read more...]

May 1, 2017
henle1mj

First – An Original Spoken Word

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April 26, 2017
henle1mj

Oxygen Mask

(JOSH, 20) I grew up in Detroit, a little bit outside of Redford. I have three siblings: an older brother, an older sister, and a twin sister. I come from a really strong Christian family and a household where my parents were together. Growing up, … [Read more...]

April 26, 2017
henle1mj

Two Rods, Twenty Screws

(DENESHA, 22) I grew up in Saginaw with my mom and brother. She was a single parent and it was hard watching her raise us on her own. Her struggle made me want to work harder in school. My mom encouraged me through elementary, middle, and high … [Read more...]

April 26, 2017
henle1mj

47,000 Things

(ANONYMOUS, 19) I feel like my mission on this Earth is to help others because I didn’t have that as a kid. I didn’t have a role model or anyone to help me. I hadn’t heard from my dad since I was three or four and we didn’t talk again until I was … [Read more...]

March 19, 2015
Kelsey Timmerman

The who, what, where, how, and why of the Facing Project

The who, what, where, how, and why of the Facing Project

The Facing Project connects people through stories to strengthen communities. We provide tools, a platform, and inspiration so communities can share the stories of citizens through the talent of local writers, artists, and … [Read more...]

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  • First – An Original Spoken Word
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  • Two Rods, Twenty Screws
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