Journalism lecturer, Jack Lessenberry, authors profile of Sheila Cockrel...
Metro Times
"Charting a future"
by Jack Lessenberry
A profile piece highlights the work of former Detroit City Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel, who is fighting for a new Detroit. She's on a mission to educate young people about the city's past to make a difference for its future. Cockrel teaches and mentors at Wayne State University and runs community workshops for the Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society's CitizenDetroit program. A photo of Cockrel is included.