SaMya Overall
@samyaoverall.bsky.social
📲 digital engagement @outliermedia.org
✍🏽 Author to be: “Survival”
✨ Always stay gracious — best revenge is your paper.
✍🏽 Author to be: “Survival”
✨ Always stay gracious — best revenge is your paper.
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Happy Election Day, Detroit!
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
Election Day 2025 in Detroit: What to know
What you need to know for Election Day 2025 in Detroit, including how to get a ride to the polls and how to see your sample ballot.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happy Election Day, Detroit!
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
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Welcome Quick D-Tales, where we break down this week’s headlines in 60 seconds less.
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
October 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Welcome Quick D-Tales, where we break down this week’s headlines in 60 seconds less.
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
YESSS welcome to Outlier, Nichole! Hope you’re ready to do a TikTok 😉 💛 🤍
Staff news! 🤩
We’re so excited to announce Nichole Christian as our new managing editor at Outlier Media. The North End-raised alum of Mumford High and Wayne State is eager to guide daily coverage and flex her curiosity in service of Detroiters.
Drop a 💛 to help us give Nichole a warm welcome!
We’re so excited to announce Nichole Christian as our new managing editor at Outlier Media. The North End-raised alum of Mumford High and Wayne State is eager to guide daily coverage and flex her curiosity in service of Detroiters.
Drop a 💛 to help us give Nichole a warm welcome!
Nichole Christian named managing editor at Outlier Media
Nichole Christian will help guide daily coverage and support professional development at Outlier Media.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
YESSS welcome to Outlier, Nichole! Hope you’re ready to do a TikTok 😉 💛 🤍
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Idk if you've heard ... but there's a primary election coming up on Aug. 5!
Outlier Media has a nonpartisan voter guide to help you with all your election questions. outliermedia.org/democracy/
Something not answered? Text REPORTER to 67485, and we'll try to answer it for you.*
Outlier Media has a nonpartisan voter guide to help you with all your election questions. outliermedia.org/democracy/
Something not answered? Text REPORTER to 67485, and we'll try to answer it for you.*
July 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Idk if you've heard ... but there's a primary election coming up on Aug. 5!
Outlier Media has a nonpartisan voter guide to help you with all your election questions. outliermedia.org/democracy/
Something not answered? Text REPORTER to 67485, and we'll try to answer it for you.*
Outlier Media has a nonpartisan voter guide to help you with all your election questions. outliermedia.org/democracy/
Something not answered? Text REPORTER to 67485, and we'll try to answer it for you.*
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Meet Kaci The Model: A 13-year-old Detroit artist who's making music with a mission: stand up to bullying and inspire kids like her.
Watch as she talks about her new EP The Winning Way, 100K IG followers and her big goals for music and high school.
Watch as she talks about her new EP The Winning Way, 100K IG followers and her big goals for music and high school.
How 13-year-old Kaci is using her music to speak out against bullying · Outlier Media
YouTube video by Outlier Media
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July 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Meet Kaci The Model: A 13-year-old Detroit artist who's making music with a mission: stand up to bullying and inspire kids like her.
Watch as she talks about her new EP The Winning Way, 100K IG followers and her big goals for music and high school.
Watch as she talks about her new EP The Winning Way, 100K IG followers and her big goals for music and high school.
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Opening remarks from the candidates this morning (check comments).
If you would like to learn more about the candidates, join us live on @dailydetroit.bsky.social (www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhl...) with The Eastside Community Network and Authentically Detroit — or take our Meet Your Mayor quiz!
If you would like to learn more about the candidates, join us live on @dailydetroit.bsky.social (www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhl...) with The Eastside Community Network and Authentically Detroit — or take our Meet Your Mayor quiz!
Meet Your Mayor quiz: Find your best fit for Detroit mayor
Sift through Detroit mayor candidates and choose the best fit for you — take Outlier Media’s Meet Your Mayor quiz.
outliermedia.org
June 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Opening remarks from the candidates this morning (check comments).
If you would like to learn more about the candidates, join us live on @dailydetroit.bsky.social (www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhl...) with The Eastside Community Network and Authentically Detroit — or take our Meet Your Mayor quiz!
If you would like to learn more about the candidates, join us live on @dailydetroit.bsky.social (www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhl...) with The Eastside Community Network and Authentically Detroit — or take our Meet Your Mayor quiz!
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Read Michelle and Miquelle's full story, and maybe hug your loved ones tight this #Juneteenth: outliermedia.org/michelle-miq...
Michelle West freed after decades of daughter Miquelle’s advocacy
Michelle West is free after spending decades in prison, in large part due to her daughter Miquelle’s lifelong advocacy.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Read Michelle and Miquelle's full story, and maybe hug your loved ones tight this #Juneteenth: outliermedia.org/michelle-miq...
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On Feb. 17, Miquelle West drove herself to the LA airport, parked her SUV and sobbed. Her mother, Michelle, was being released after nearly 32 years in federal prison.
Sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years in 1994, the former Detroiter was finally released, thanks largely to her daughter.
Sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years in 1994, the former Detroiter was finally released, thanks largely to her daughter.
Miquelle West grew up with a mother in prison. Then she helped set her free · Outlier Media
YouTube video by Outlier Media
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June 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On Feb. 17, Miquelle West drove herself to the LA airport, parked her SUV and sobbed. Her mother, Michelle, was being released after nearly 32 years in federal prison.
Sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years in 1994, the former Detroiter was finally released, thanks largely to her daughter.
Sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years in 1994, the former Detroiter was finally released, thanks largely to her daughter.
There are some people who are bosses, and then there’s people like Sarah — a born mentor.
We’ll miss you 💛🤍
We’ll miss you 💛🤍
On April 18, 2016, Sarah Alvarez launched Outlier Media with one goal: give Detroiters the info they need to meet challenges and thrive.
Now, as Sarah wraps up her time at Outlier, we sat down with her to reflect on what’s changed, what’s stayed true and what’s next.
youtu.be/iAqNKbAR7_s
Now, as Sarah wraps up her time at Outlier, we sat down with her to reflect on what’s changed, what’s stayed true and what’s next.
youtu.be/iAqNKbAR7_s
Saying ‘see you later’ to Outlier Media’s founder, Sarah Alvarez
YouTube video by Outlier Media
youtu.be
June 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
There are some people who are bosses, and then there’s people like Sarah — a born mentor.
We’ll miss you 💛🤍
We’ll miss you 💛🤍
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The right to life, liberty, generational wealth and property tax justice ... or whatever the founding fathers said.
Detroit, there are workshops and events to get your pockets in order and show support this week. Plus, applications are due for a student poetry contest and summer employment.
Detroit, there are workshops and events to get your pockets in order and show support this week. Plus, applications are due for a student poetry contest and summer employment.
Summer jobs and more opportunities available for young Detroiters
Summer jobs are available for young Detroiters, including postings from Grow Detroit’s Young Talent and the Detroit Zoological Society.
outliermedia.org
May 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The right to life, liberty, generational wealth and property tax justice ... or whatever the founding fathers said.
Detroit, there are workshops and events to get your pockets in order and show support this week. Plus, applications are due for a student poetry contest and summer employment.
Detroit, there are workshops and events to get your pockets in order and show support this week. Plus, applications are due for a student poetry contest and summer employment.
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Mayor Duggan is out — and 9 candidates want in.
We sat down with 8 of the 9 candidates to ask: What would you change if elected? From policing to housing to the city’s future — here are their answers.
🎥 Watch the full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We sat down with 8 of the 9 candidates to ask: What would you change if elected? From policing to housing to the city’s future — here are their answers.
🎥 Watch the full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Detroit mayoral race 2025: Meet the candidates - YouTube
Nine candidates. One job. Detroit is looking for a new mayor after Mayor Mike Duggan announced his bid for the governor's office. We spoke with eight of the ...
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May 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Mayor Duggan is out — and 9 candidates want in.
We sat down with 8 of the 9 candidates to ask: What would you change if elected? From policing to housing to the city’s future — here are their answers.
🎥 Watch the full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We sat down with 8 of the 9 candidates to ask: What would you change if elected? From policing to housing to the city’s future — here are their answers.
🎥 Watch the full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
BOW BOW! It’s my second #OutlierDay!
From a silly little intern to the digital engagement editor, I’m thinking about how much the team has grown since I’ve started (and that’s less than two years ago!)
Here’s some of my favorite photos of the cool (current and former) folks I call colleagues 💛 🤍
From a silly little intern to the digital engagement editor, I’m thinking about how much the team has grown since I’ve started (and that’s less than two years ago!)
Here’s some of my favorite photos of the cool (current and former) folks I call colleagues 💛 🤍
April 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
BOW BOW! It’s my second #OutlierDay!
From a silly little intern to the digital engagement editor, I’m thinking about how much the team has grown since I’ve started (and that’s less than two years ago!)
Here’s some of my favorite photos of the cool (current and former) folks I call colleagues 💛 🤍
From a silly little intern to the digital engagement editor, I’m thinking about how much the team has grown since I’ve started (and that’s less than two years ago!)
Here’s some of my favorite photos of the cool (current and former) folks I call colleagues 💛 🤍
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Update: Sgt. Daron Zhou confirmed that the threat was cleared and the building reopened around 4:15.
🚨 Breaking: A bomb threat shut down Wayne County’s Greektown offices Monday afternoon.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
DETROIT!!
Today is the deadline to reclaim auction profits from Wayne County. Folks are owed an average of $8,000. Remember, your form has to be notarized, so plan time to do that.
If you need help, text REPAY to 67485* to speak with a reporter.
outliermedia.org/txt-outlier/...
Today is the deadline to reclaim auction profits from Wayne County. Folks are owed an average of $8,000. Remember, your form has to be notarized, so plan time to do that.
If you need help, text REPAY to 67485* to speak with a reporter.
outliermedia.org/txt-outlier/...
March 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Update: Sgt. Daron Zhou confirmed that the threat was cleared and the building reopened around 4:15.
Reposted by SaMya Overall
🚨 Breaking: A bomb threat shut down Wayne County’s Greektown offices Monday afternoon.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
DETROIT!!
Today is the deadline to reclaim auction profits from Wayne County. Folks are owed an average of $8,000. Remember, your form has to be notarized, so plan time to do that.
If you need help, text REPAY to 67485* to speak with a reporter.
outliermedia.org/txt-outlier/...
Today is the deadline to reclaim auction profits from Wayne County. Folks are owed an average of $8,000. Remember, your form has to be notarized, so plan time to do that.
If you need help, text REPAY to 67485* to speak with a reporter.
outliermedia.org/txt-outlier/...
How to reclaim auction profits from Wayne County · Outlier Media
Following a recent court decision, Wayne County may owe you money if you lost a home in Detroit to tax foreclosure between 2015 and 2020.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🚨 Breaking: A bomb threat shut down Wayne County’s Greektown offices Monday afternoon.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
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A well deserved congratulations to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Erin Perry for being an honoree at Wayne State University’s Women of Color Trailblazer Awards yesterday.
Drop a 💛 🤍 for Team Outlier!
Drop a 💛 🤍 for Team Outlier!
February 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A well deserved congratulations to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Erin Perry for being an honoree at Wayne State University’s Women of Color Trailblazer Awards yesterday.
Drop a 💛 🤍 for Team Outlier!
Drop a 💛 🤍 for Team Outlier!
Begging someone to come up with a word for posting on Bluesky — and no, “posting” isn’t creative enough
Bluesky-ing?
Sky-ing?
Breezing?
Bluesky-ing?
Sky-ing?
Breezing?
February 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Begging someone to come up with a word for posting on Bluesky — and no, “posting” isn’t creative enough
Bluesky-ing?
Sky-ing?
Breezing?
Bluesky-ing?
Sky-ing?
Breezing?
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Is your content getting lost online? Learn the SEO basics you need to get noticed! Join Collective Skillshare: SEO Basics with Kiran Saini. From keyword tips to search strategies, this workshop will help you level up your online presence.
Register here: outliermedia.org/listings/eve...
Register here: outliermedia.org/listings/eve...
Collective Skillshare: SEO · Outlier Media
Zoom Learn with the Collective! Join Outlier Media's Kiran Saini as she walks us through her SEO best practices! Already a member of The Outlier
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February 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Is your content getting lost online? Learn the SEO basics you need to get noticed! Join Collective Skillshare: SEO Basics with Kiran Saini. From keyword tips to search strategies, this workshop will help you level up your online presence.
Register here: outliermedia.org/listings/eve...
Register here: outliermedia.org/listings/eve...
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Detroit! Wanna know who our Valentine is? You. 😉
We’re okay with unrequited love though; If you’re looking for something to do with YOUR Valentine today, check out Get Busy for some last minute options. 💕
outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
We’re okay with unrequited love though; If you’re looking for something to do with YOUR Valentine today, check out Get Busy for some last minute options. 💕
outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
Things to do in Detroit for Valentine’s Day
We’ve got a comprehensive rundown of events and more things to do in Detroit for Valentine’s Day.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day, Detroit! Wanna know who our Valentine is? You. 😉
We’re okay with unrequited love though; If you’re looking for something to do with YOUR Valentine today, check out Get Busy for some last minute options. 💕
outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
We’re okay with unrequited love though; If you’re looking for something to do with YOUR Valentine today, check out Get Busy for some last minute options. 💕
outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
And if reading isn’t your thing, check out Get Busy in ✨ video form ✨
February 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And if reading isn’t your thing, check out Get Busy in ✨ video form ✨
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Love is in the air, Detroit! 💘
💉 Get inked together at Hamtramck is for Lovers
🍸 Dinner + jazz at Cliff Bell’s
💃 Dance all night at Big Pink’s Valentine’s Party
Let’s get busy. ❤️ outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
💉 Get inked together at Hamtramck is for Lovers
🍸 Dinner + jazz at Cliff Bell’s
💃 Dance all night at Big Pink’s Valentine’s Party
Let’s get busy. ❤️ outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
Things to do in Detroit for Valentine’s Day
We’ve got a comprehensive rundown of events and more things to do in Detroit for Valentine’s Day.
outliermedia.org
February 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Love is in the air, Detroit! 💘
💉 Get inked together at Hamtramck is for Lovers
🍸 Dinner + jazz at Cliff Bell’s
💃 Dance all night at Big Pink’s Valentine’s Party
Let’s get busy. ❤️ outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
💉 Get inked together at Hamtramck is for Lovers
🍸 Dinner + jazz at Cliff Bell’s
💃 Dance all night at Big Pink’s Valentine’s Party
Let’s get busy. ❤️ outliermedia.org/things-to-do...