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People who manage to overcome poverty in childhood don't succeed by accident. They work hard, of course, but usually, they also have some help. And often,…
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Dan Varner went to law school, dreaming he could change the world. When he got out, he got a job at a firm that handled class-action discrimination…
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This week on State of Opportunity, we’re going to summer camp!I spent this past Monday with about 100 elementary school students at Camp Burt Shurly, a…
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Today is a big day in the bankruptcy proceedings for the city of Detroit.Votes are due from creditors on whether to approve the city's restructuring plan.…
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Because Detroit is still in bankruptcy. Because there could be a deal to get out, but nothing is guaranteed. Because even if there is a deal, life is…
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(This story originally appeared on Michigan Radio on Sept. 6, 2013.) What if something other than jobs could rebuild Detroit?What if the purpose of…
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School is almost over for the year, and one Detroit high school has lots to celebrate. The entire graduating class has been accepted to college. Nearly…
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Gang life is a reality for a lot of kids who live in poor neighborhoods. There are parts of Detroit, for example, where gangs run the blocks. Here's the…
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Every Morning, Every NightChristopher Gaston is usually the first kid to arrive at school every morning. And he’s almost always the last one to leave at…
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In 1973, when the NAACP challenged school segregation in Detroit, schools were more diverse than they are today. Back then, about a third of Detroit…