Imani Foster
Detroit students deserve officials who fight for them
This piece is a love letter to Detroit students, who I believe deserve the world. From the genius I’ve seen displayed at any given DPSCD Evening of Fine arts events, to the brilliance I was honored to experience watching Detroit middle & high school students debate on topics I hadn’t thought about until college–I believe it’s my DUTY to fight for their right to actualize their potential in & outside of the classroom. Because I remember being a student hearing blame be passed from state, to local, to school board leaders–but never accountability about what each office CAN do to support Detroit’s youth. And I believe it is ALL of our duty to find our role in this fight–our future depends on it.
In this oped, I use my platform to highlight roles I believe the mayor can, and should, play in prioritizing our young people. But watch out, because next it could be YOU I’m calling out :). We all have this duty…what can you do to step into your power today?
About The Storyteller
Imani Foster
Imani Foster is a native Detroiter who started her career in activism when she was 16 years old, fighting for education justice in Detroit. She is a proud graduate of Renaissance high school, and furthered her education at Northwestern University. Imani graduated with a double-major Bachelor’s degree in African American Studies & Journalism. Her commitment to focusing on creating and amplifying Black stories led her to continue the fight at 482Forward, an education justice organization, as the organization’s communications director.