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Layla McMurtrie

Layla McMurtrie is a Detroit-based journalist covering arts, culture, and community. Her work highlights local creatives, nonprofits, and grassroots initiatives shaping the city. Aside from writing, she is the co-founder of The Vision Detroit, an arts nonprofit that provides young local artists with accessible creative events and opportunities. She also hosts Tell A Vision, a podcast for The Vision Detroit that spotlights Detroit artists. Her work has appeared in Metro Times, Between the Lines/Pride Source, Detroit Free Press, and other Michigan publications.

Layla McMurtrie's Latest Articles

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Artificial Intelligence offers enormous opportunities across industries, but universities in Michigan are aware of the need to implement the technology responsibly and are leading the charge on how to do so.

Allie Zeff, Executive Director of Detroit Jews for Justice
Jewish community advocates for social justice

From a call to action in 2015 to a dynamic force today, learn how this local organization is making a difference in Metro Detroit.  

Mya Ndiaye is the CEO & Founder of Open Door Living Association
B.E.L.I.E.F. Eclectic Learning provides culturally relevant care for children with autism

This Eastpointe agency provides culturally congruent mental health services to children with autism in underserved communities of Wayne and Macomb counties.  

B2B Trail Ann Arbor Corridor - Argo Cascades.
Trail blazing: 4 metro Detroit paths and trails getting glow ups

From the Joe Louis Greenway to the Michigan Air Line Trail, metro Detroit has many parks and greenways to offer to residents of every county. Check out this list of four trails to visit this season, all with new or upcoming updates. 

Mary Templeton, CEO of Michigan Saves
Making energy efficiency more equitable

The CEO of local nonprofit Michigan Saves hopes to promote clean energy and is inspired by the impact of her agency’s work.  

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