Meet the BridgeDetroit summer interns

June 1, 2026

BridgeDetroit is welcoming two journalism interns for the summer season: Mariam Kebe and Aliana Ritter. Mariam, a Wayne State University student pursuing journalism with a history minor, brings experience from various nonprofit organizations and publications, along with broadcast media skills from a radio internship, and will focus on video and social media content. Aliana, a University of Michigan sophomore studying political science and English, has experience with The Michigan Daily newspaper, community research on Black American Muslim social justice history, and civil liberties advocacy work.

Who is affected

Mariam Kebe (Wayne State University journalism student)
Aliana Ritter (University of Michigan sophomore)
BridgeDetroit organization and staff
Communities these interns will report on during their assignments
Wayne State's Journalism Institute of Media Diversity
Report for America summer internship program
Detroit River Story Lab scholarship program

What action is being taken

BridgeDetroit is welcoming and introducing the two interns to their audience
Mariam is joining BridgeDetroit to work on video and social media content
Aliana is reporting on general assignments including pieces about the Detroit River Watershed
Both interns are working with BridgeDetroit through the summer

Why it matters

This matters because it supports the development of emerging journalism talent while bringing fresh perspectives and energy to local news coverage in Detroit. The internships provide valuable professional experience for students pursuing journalism and related fields, while simultaneously strengthening BridgeDetroit's reporting capacity during the summer months. Additionally, these programs help diversify the journalism industry by supporting students through established fellowship and scholarship programs focused on media diversity and community-engaged reporting.

What's next

Mariam will work with BridgeDetroit from June 1 to August 7
Aliana will work with BridgeDetroit from June 1 to July 24
Aliana will produce at least one piece focused on the Detroit River Watershed

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