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Amber Ogden, Staff Writer

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Amber Ogden, a native of Detroit, is an experienced journalist with investigative reporting, feature writing, and multimedia storytelling skills. She covers various topics related to the Black community, from human interest stories to racial injustices to community happenings. Amber is currently a staff writer and can be reached via email at aogden@michronicle.com.

Engines, Art, and Access: How Black Motorsports is Driving Detroit Youth Toward Global STEM Dreams

Fresh off the high-octane thrill of the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, the roar of engines barely had time to fade before another wave...

Beneath Our Feet: How Detroit Roots, Collard Greens, and Bronze Coins Ground a Powerful Artistic Collaboration Through Art and Ancestry

(L) Mario Moore in the studio. Photo by Danielle Eliska, (R) LaKela Brown in the studio. Courtesy of the LaKela Brown Before any formal proposal...

After the Flood: Comerica, Detroit Lions, and Volunteers Rally to Restore Southwest Detroit

Volunteers during the Delray Neighborhood Cleanup Tuesday morning, the forecast was sunny, with a light breeze, no humidity, nor a cloud in sight; just months...

Highland Park Invites Public to Help Shape the City’s Future During Economic Strategy and Branding Open House

Highland Park resident Ken Chambers during the Open House on Tuesday, 6/10/2025 With the hum of possibility in the air and a vision for revitalization...

Beats, Bats & Black Excellence: Black in Baseball Weekend Hits it Out of the Park in Detroit June 13

Norman "Turkey" Stearnes, Jake Woods, and Willie Horton, courtesy of MLB and Comerica This weekend, Comerica Park will echo with more than just the...

‘No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings’: Farmington Hills Joins Nationwide Protest to Defend Democracy

courtesy of No Kings As worries and protest across the country begin to grow regarding the decline of democratic principles, the Farmington/Farmington Hills Democratic Club...

Retired NFL Star Launches Free Summer Program at Wayne State to Empower Detroit Middle Schoolers Through Academics, Sports, and Mentorship

courtesy of Joique Bell Born in Benton Harbor, "Detroit Made" former NFL running back for the Detroit Lions Joique Bell is taking his commitment to...

Detroit’s MBAD African Bead Festival Returns for Its 15th Year, Celebrating Culture, Community, and Resilience

courtesy of MBAD African Bead Museum This summer, the MBAD African Bead Museum will host the 15th Annual African Bead Festival, a vibrant celebration...

Walking Toward Wellness: Riverwalkers Returns for Another Season Along the Detroit Riverfront

Courtesy of Detroit Riverfront Conservancy As the sun rises over the Detroit River, the city’s beloved Riverwalk becomes more than just a scenic destination; it...

Satori Shakoor Turns Menopause Into a Mic Drop Moment With Bold, Comedic Concert Film

courtesy of Satori Shakoor When Satori Shakoor takes the stage, expect more than just laughs; you get the truth, music, raw humanity, and, now, a...

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