Sherri Kolade

Sherri Kolade

Contributing Writer

a metro Detroit mom, is passionate about storytelling that gets to the essence of an issue beyond the typical. When she's not working and wrangling her kids you can find get in quirky coffee shops and eclectic stores searching for the best deals.

Voting Farmington City Councilwoman Maria Taylor votes with her town in mind.
Voting ‘I Honestly Can’t Imagine Not Voting’: This Michigan Councilwoman Heads to the Polls

Longtime Farmington resident believes in the power of voting in all elections, big and small.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade October 1, 2020 3:38 pm EDT
Voting Teresa Duhl (center, back) and her family (from left to right: Chris Duhl (spouse and partner), Ethan Duhl (oldest child (13 in the photo, now 15), Spencer Duhl (youngest child (10 in photo, now 12)) (in front).Photo provided by Teresa Duhl
Voting ‘Other Lives Depend on It’: What Inspires This Michigan Voter

Teresa Duhl votes to empower those who are waiting in place.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 15, 2020 5:05 pm EDT
Voting This Michigan mom is reminded of why she votes: for her children.
Voting ‘It Starts With Us:’ This Michigan Woman on How She Votes to Protect Her Kids

A Farmington mother of two explains why she votes with her children in mind every time.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 9, 2020 11:29 am EDT
Voting Robert "Bob" Emmet Sullivan is passionate about voting to help bolster the next generation.
Voting I Vote for the Youth: A Michigan Man Votes to Empower the Next Generation

This Detroiter votes for the next generation and is inspired by the generations before him.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 4, 2020 5:51 pm EDT
Elections Espy Thomas beats to the drum of herself and her ancestors.(Graphic by COURIER/Denzel Boyd; Photo courtesy of Espy Thomas.)
Elections ‘I Vote For my Ancestors.’ This Michigan Woman Tells Us How She Carries the Torch

Voting is nothing new for native Detroiter Espy Thomas. She votes however with a thankful heart, though, every time she does it because of her ancestors.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 1, 2020 3:54 pm EDT

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A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
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Family Shane McLean and his mother, DeShunda Keith
Family ‘Constant Pain’: How This Michigan Family Navigates Healthcare With an Excruciating Condition

Macomb County mother DeShunda Keith is in need of help to pay for her son’s daily life in debilitating pain. Here’s why they’re holding out hope in 2020.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 1, 2020 11:50 am EDT
Coronavirus Dirty wipes and debris surround the inner workings of the Warren Water Recovery Facility. Photo courtesy of Bryan Clor
Coronavirus Photos: A Gross Look at Why Americans Need to Stop Flushing Disposable Wipes

In Macomb County, Michigan, people flushing disposable wipes is wreaking havoc on the Red Run Drain. Experts say coronavirus germs could linger on these wipes washing up into residents’ backyards.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade April 2, 2020 10:17 am EDT