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• Jan 20, 2021 Doug Coombe / Concentrate Media Each week, WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with Sarah Rigg, project manager for "On the Ground Ypsi," about an online story from Concentrate Media focusing on the Ypsilanti area.  This week, Lisa and Sarah talk with Suzanne Van Dam from the "Circles Program," part of "Friends In Deed" based in Ypsilanti, about how they have been able to stay connected and support local families even during a global health crisis. Listen

Credit Doug Coombe / Concentrate Media Each week, WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with Sarah Rigg, project manager for "On the Ground Ypsi," about an online story from Concentrate Media focusing on the Ypsilanti area.  This week, Lisa and Sarah talk with Suzanne Van Dam from the "Circles Program," part of "Friends In Deed" based in Ypsilanti, about how they have been able to stay connected and support local families even during a global health crisis. Listen

On the Ground-Ypsi: 01/13/21 Christian Usera was born in Washington, D.C. to a Puerto Rican father and Irish-American mother.  He attended New York University, where he graduated with an English Degree in 2004.  During his tenure at NYU, Usera studied under the tutelage of Caribbean Studies Professor Kamau Brathwaite.  Brathwaite was a world renowned Bajan poet and author, who popularized the use of nation language. Professor Brathwaite urged Usera to draw pictures regarding his Puerto Rican heritage and present his drawings to the class.  After graduating, Usera was asked to come back t...

Credit Doug Coombe / Concentrate Media There's a new pilot program called "Returning Citizens Fellows Program" at Eastern Michigan University, providing support and college degree opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.  Lisa Barry talks with "On the Ground Ypsi" project manager Sarah Rigg and Cozine Welch, executive director of A Brighter Way in Washtenaw County, about the new program and the so far enthusiastic response by those hoping to participate.  

ANNOUNCEMENT It's time for all to know where Santa Claus actually came from! (No, not the North Pole) Published A - The facade of Christmas will always be followed by thoughts of Christmas movies, Christmas carols and, most importantly, Santa Claus riding in his sleigh from the North Pole with his reindeers bringing joy and presents to all around the world amidst falling snowflakes and blankets of snow covering roofs and grounds. However, did you know Santa Claus, or more historically known as Saint Nicholas, actually hailed from the land of legends (and the only Transcontinental country), Tu...