Wally was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Wallyaldeen (Wally) is a President’s Youth Council member and undergrad student at the University of Michigan. He is an alumnus and previous president of Access-JIRON (Join in To Revitalize Our Neighborhoods), a […]

Eva was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Eva is a President’s Youth Council member and middle school student at Detroit Prep. She was nominated to serve as a Light Leader among peers at her school. Eva is an advocate […]

Freddy was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Freddy is a President’s Youth Council member and a member of the We Are Culture Creators media team. He is also a photographer, artist, mentor, and collaborator. Freddy started photography with We […]

Ian was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Ian is a President’s Youth Council member and a student at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. He was a Summer 2022 Intern/Student Ambassador for Green Living Science and a former […]

Kady was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Kady is President’s Youth Council member and high school student at The School at Marygrove. She is an artist and influencer with over a quarter million followers on her Instagram page @HersheKissis, […]

Khyiana was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Khyiana is a President’s Youth Council member and an undergrad student at Madonna University, majoring in education. Her goal is to become a teacher for Deaf children in K-2nd grade. She is […]

King was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — King is a high school student at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. He is a member of numerous organizations, including Downtown Boxing Gym, InsideOut Literary Arts, Motown Bonus Tracks, Generator Z, Gener8or […]

Perriel was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Perriel is a President’s Youth Council member and high school student at Martin Luther King Jr. High School. She also serves as a student body representative for Detroit Public Schools Community District. […]

Raigan was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Raigan is a President’s Youth Council member and student at Renaissance High School. She is the vice president of the Class of 2025, is a member of the Med Club at her […]

Rielly was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Rielly is a President’s Youth Council member and a student at Mercy High School. She is the foundation chair for Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Motor City Chapter, is on the […]

Ryan was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Ryan is a President’s Youth Council member and a student at Berkley High School. He is a violinist in his school’s orchestra, and he participates in multiple arts organizations, including Heritage Works, […]

Shamere was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Shamere Duncan is a sophomore at Wayne State University, studying Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and she is the Founder & Executive Director of the Black Initiative 313. Shamere’s […]

Ava was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Ava is a President’s Youth Council member and student at Renaissance High School. In school she is a member of the School Senate, Treasurer for the Class of 2025, member of the […]

Eva was a member of the 2023-2025 President’s Youth Council. Below is their bio from the time they served on the council. — Evamelo (Eva) is a President’s Youth Council member and an undergrad student at Michigan State University. She is a co-founder of Black Lives Matter In All Capacities, an alumni lead for Detroit […]