Krista J.
@heyitskrista.bsky.social
Writer, Detroit enthusiast, donut aficionado, pet mom, teen boy mom, former journo, backyard birder, sometimes yogi. I work in #comms4good.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for 2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships are now available. Detroit artists can apply for awards in Live Arts and Film & Music on Dec 1. There will be 20 awards—10 Artist Fellowships at $50,000 each & 10 Gilda Awards at $5,000 each. kresgeartsindetroit.org/announcement...
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for 2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships are now available. Detroit artists can apply for awards in Live Arts and Film & Music on Dec 1. There will be 20 awards—10 Artist Fellowships at $50,000 each & 10 Gilda Awards at $5,000 each. kresgeartsindetroit.org/announcement...
Writers, has this happened to you? Got a LitMag rejection. It seemed like the general form rejection so I looked it up on Rejection Wiki. It’s the norm but actually worse. The last bit saying “best luck placing elsewhere” is omitted. Dude! Gut punch. Anyone else ever get one like this?
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Writers, has this happened to you? Got a LitMag rejection. It seemed like the general form rejection so I looked it up on Rejection Wiki. It’s the norm but actually worse. The last bit saying “best luck placing elsewhere” is omitted. Dude! Gut punch. Anyone else ever get one like this?
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IG newberlinlibrary
IG newberlinlibrary
October 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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IG newberlinlibrary
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How are people enjoying their egg prices these days?
September 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How are people enjoying their egg prices these days?
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“This is probably the largest commitment that has ever been made to a neighborhood in the city of Detroit.” – Kresge President Rip Rapson on its $180M investment. In this special PathBreakers podcast, Rapson discusses Kresge’s decision to move its HQ to Marygrove. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFR...
PathBreakers podcast: Rip Rapson is leading Kresge into a new chapter
YouTube video by The Kresge Foundation
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September 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“This is probably the largest commitment that has ever been made to a neighborhood in the city of Detroit.” – Kresge President Rip Rapson on its $180M investment. In this special PathBreakers podcast, Rapson discusses Kresge’s decision to move its HQ to Marygrove. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFR...
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Very small: Folk Detroit. French: La Supreme. Usually slammed: Hudson’s Cafe.
September 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Very small: Folk Detroit. French: La Supreme. Usually slammed: Hudson’s Cafe.
The Kresge Foundation is live!
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September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The scene out my window. How will I get work done today? Poor baby is stuck!
September 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The scene out my window. How will I get work done today? Poor baby is stuck!
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In the two decades since Hurricane #Katrina, Kresge has engaged deeply in #NewOrleans, supporting recovery and restoration alongside dedicated, innovative partners. In this special edition of our American Cities Program newsletter, we examine lessons learned as we look ahead to the next 20 years.
August 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In the two decades since Hurricane #Katrina, Kresge has engaged deeply in #NewOrleans, supporting recovery and restoration alongside dedicated, innovative partners. In this special edition of our American Cities Program newsletter, we examine lessons learned as we look ahead to the next 20 years.
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American research science is facing an unprecedented crisis as federal grants get canceled & scientists are being laid off. A new @ssir.org article outlines how foundations can deploy their resources through social investments to stabilize research while building a more resilient system.
Philanthropy’s Sputnik Moment (SSIR)
A new toolkit to reinforce and reinvent American research science in a time of crisis.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
American research science is facing an unprecedented crisis as federal grants get canceled & scientists are being laid off. A new @ssir.org article outlines how foundations can deploy their resources through social investments to stabilize research while building a more resilient system.
The current Hamilton trend on TikTok has me cackling. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kbt6q8/
Yn Lafayette or Little Richard? Either way, Alex is gonna throw a lil 🍑 #fyp #hamilton #linmanuelmiranda #bestofwivesandbestofwomen #hamiltontiktok #comebacktosleep #lin #broadway #ham #hamiltontiktok...
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August 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The current Hamilton trend on TikTok has me cackling. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kbt6q8/
Beautiful morning at Eliza Howell Park.
August 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Beautiful morning at Eliza Howell Park.
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In a powerful discussion with Kresge staff, @dr-yusefsalaam.bsky.social of the Exonerated Five shared insights from his memoir "Better, Not Bitter." Salaam spoke about the dangers of distorted narratives about Black and Brown communities and how narrative has the power to both build and destroy.
Dr. Yusef Salaam of the 'Exonerated Five' on the power of narrative and his path to justice - Kresge Foundation
Dr. Yusef Salaam joined Kresge staff to speak at a Lunch & Learn last week, where he reflected on his journey as a member of the Exonerated Five and shared stories from his memoir Better, Not Bitter. ...
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July 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In a powerful discussion with Kresge staff, @dr-yusefsalaam.bsky.social of the Exonerated Five shared insights from his memoir "Better, Not Bitter." Salaam spoke about the dangers of distorted narratives about Black and Brown communities and how narrative has the power to both build and destroy.
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Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.
July 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.
Just experience the Gen Z stare. What happens in these occasions if you refuse to speak before they do and just stare back? It’s so so odd.
July 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just experience the Gen Z stare. What happens in these occasions if you refuse to speak before they do and just stare back? It’s so so odd.
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Our latest PathBreakers #podcast takes us to Parkway Drive in #Fresno where Richard Burrell has transformed his own challenging childhood experiences to create Live Again Fresno, a community center that connects residents with resources they need to thrive. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/richar...
July 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our latest PathBreakers #podcast takes us to Parkway Drive in #Fresno where Richard Burrell has transformed his own challenging childhood experiences to create Live Again Fresno, a community center that connects residents with resources they need to thrive. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/richar...
48 hours in NYC/Queens! Two Phish shows, one Broadway show. All three were A+. Plus worked in one bookstore, a new park (Gantry State) dim sum, tacos, a bagel, cafe lunch, SoHo shopping, and sushi. A great two days!
July 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
48 hours in NYC/Queens! Two Phish shows, one Broadway show. All three were A+. Plus worked in one bookstore, a new park (Gantry State) dim sum, tacos, a bagel, cafe lunch, SoHo shopping, and sushi. A great two days!
July 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Ok @reds.com I hope you traveled your mascots to Citi Field today because wow the possibilities to spoof the Coldplay concert incident with Mr. And Mrs. Met are ripe for the picking.
July 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Ok @reds.com I hope you traveled your mascots to Citi Field today because wow the possibilities to spoof the Coldplay concert incident with Mr. And Mrs. Met are ripe for the picking.
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As a writer, painter, and former record-store manager, I want to underline every word @bencollins.bsky.social said here. We are fucking human beings who do amazing things. We should absolutely glory in that and not become cogs in somebody's efficiency machine or let ourselves be stripped for parts.
July 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As a writer, painter, and former record-store manager, I want to underline every word @bencollins.bsky.social said here. We are fucking human beings who do amazing things. We should absolutely glory in that and not become cogs in somebody's efficiency machine or let ourselves be stripped for parts.
Oh what do we have here? The trailer for the new @kresge.org podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
PathBreakers
Non-Profit Podcast · Updated Weekly · Welcome to PathBreakers, a show about the people who break through the noise, red tape, and all of the other obstacles to progress.
In each episode, you’ll meet ...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Oh what do we have here? The trailer for the new @kresge.org podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
New fear unlocked: dying of listeria from a bad hot dog.
As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts say cuts to the USDA, FDA and CDC have left the food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness.
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts say cuts to the USDA, FDA and CDC have left the food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:22 AM
New fear unlocked: dying of listeria from a bad hot dog.
A Missouri Town Was Solidly Behind Trump. Then Carol Was Detained.
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May 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I sadly fear a wave of closures of beloved spots is just beginning. And truly hope this is indeed just a hiatus. www.freep.com/story/entert...
Sister Pie, a beloved bakery in Detroit's West Village, to go on hiatus
Detroit's beloved Sister Pie, known for its distinctive pies and other baked goods, is taking a break and closing temporarily.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I sadly fear a wave of closures of beloved spots is just beginning. And truly hope this is indeed just a hiatus. www.freep.com/story/entert...