Author

Kyla L. Wright

Reporter Kyla L. Wright is looking forward to Detroit stepping further into the spotlight in 2022, particularly in the entertainment industry.
Kyla L. Wright is a reporter whose work has been featured in ESSENCE, ESPN's The Undefeated, and Refinery29, among others. Kyla is a Detroit native and alumna of Syracuse University and Hampton University.
 
You can find her on social media at @kylawrightmedia. 

Kyla L. Wright's Latest Articles

Vidit Singh graduated from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.
Detroit students design accessible products, from menstrual cycle apps to better walkers

Meet the innovative students who are helping to shape the future of accessible design. “I think products are about people,” says Taylor Spencer, who designed an accessible cookware set. “[...] if it doesn't make a person feel like a person, because they can't use it, then what did you make it for?”  

Bobbi Johnson of  Franklin Park Community Alliance stands in front of the park's new pavilion.
Resilient Neighborhoods: A west Detroit park is more popular than ever thanks to a dramatic makeover

Big changes at this West Side Detroit park have made it an easier more attractive place for residents to gather. And more renovations are on the horizon.

Pastor Barry addresses a gathering of young entrepreneurs at COTM.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This faith-based Detroit nonprofit helps young entrepreneurs succeed

A nonprofit connected to Detroit's Church of the Messiah is helping mentor young entrepreneurs and working to empower local youth on the City's East Side.

The Detroit-based artist Marlo works on a mural.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Cody Rouge youth team up with artists to tell a different West Side story

West Warren Ave is about to get a little more colorful due to a collaboration between area artists and Cody Rouge youth.

5 instagrammers showing some love for Detroit

In the age of influencers, social media is filled with product and food reviews, entrepreneurism, and beauty tips. Some influencers, however, chose to center their content on their location, and Detroit certainly gives them some content to work with. Here are 5 Instagram influencers who regularly share what makes Motor City so special, how their experiences prompt them to share their perspective with followers, and how they deal with haters.

Pastor Semmeal Thomas at a City Covenant Church event in Brightmoor.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This Detroit coalition hopes to supercharge efforts with community survey

A Northwest Detroit organization is surveying the neighborhood to find out how they and other partnering groups can better serve the community.

Covenant staff handle curbside testing at their Joy Rd. clinic.
Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 Detroit nonprofits are making COVID-19 resources more accessible

From food assistance to vaccine awareness, these Detroit community development organizations having been doing their best to adapt to COVID-19 as the pandemic evolves.

Youth involved with UNI take a selfie at the LOS HQ opening.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This new youth center just opened its doors in SW Detroit

Young people have played a vital role in the development of this new community center in Southwest Detroit.

Our Partners

The Kresge Foundation logo
Ford Foundaiton

Solutions journalism takes time, trust, and your support.

Close
Psst. We could use your help today!

Don't miss out!

Everything Detroit, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.