State of Opportunity is committed to telling stories about some of life's tougher experiences in a way you can listen to, connect with, and talk about. We…

Can’t believe it’s 2015 already? We can’t either.Here's a rundown of what caught our attention (and yours) most last year. Child developmentOne of our…

It's been a while since the State of Opportunity storytelling booth has been on a trip out of the office. Frankly, it's time.The story booth is a mobile…

As you might already know, Michigan Radio’s Spring Challenge starts this week. Most businesses discuss offering investors a “return on investment” as a…

Carmesha Rogers' selflessness in hustling three Muskegon children out of the range of gun fire was a story that Seattle Attorney Michael Mulvihill thought…

We're collecting your stories! Has State of Opportunity's reporting raised your awareness about the issues impacting Michigan's kids and whether they get…

As a Michigan Radio listener, we hope you appreciate the station’s news reporting, our community focus, and our ongoing efforts to improve our service. A…

We got a lot of response from yesterday's piece about an after-school music program for disadvantaged youth in Grand Rapids.But here's a little secret:…

State of Opportunity is committed to telling stories about some of life’s tougher subjects in a way you can listen to, connect with and talk about.We’re…

To use SoundCloud you’ll need to use your computer or your smartphone. And, you'll need something to say. Tell us your story or answer these questions…