SaMya Overall, Outlier Media
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Bio
SaMya (she/her) believes in empowering and encouraging minority voices through local journalism because journalism is a service to the community, not vice versa. She loves Campus Martius, especially during holiday time with the bright lights and snow.
Recent Articles
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Children’s Book Illustrator DeAnn Wiley Puts Culture and Passion at the Forefront of Her Art
May 15, 2024
DeAnn Wiley just released her debut book “Homegrown,” and she has more to come.
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How Opal Grove Games Is Fostering a Third Place for Black Gamers in Detroit
March 27, 2024
Co-founders Aisha Blake and Ben Lippi opened the store to create an inclusive community — and a little cooperative competition — for new, casual and diehard tabletop players.
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How New Detroit Bookstores Forged Community Ties to Survive After the Pandemic
February 21, 2024
“What we strive to do is not only be a place where you can come buy books, but a place where you can share your own story,” said Drew Pineda, co-owner of 27th Letter Books.