The Urban Legend

What is Denim Day?

Dawson Hoe, Staff writer • May 4, 2022

Trigger Warning: The following content contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. Denim Day, established in 1999, takes place on the last Wednesday of every April as a part of Sexual Assault...

MultiCulti week spreads awareness of activism through art

December 1, 2015

The theme: “Activism through the arts.” The vibe: “Celebration and pride.” The overarching question: “What do you value?” This is what Shafia Zaloom, health teacher and MultiCulti faculty leader,...

Week planned by MultiCulti sheds light on multiculturalism at the Urban school

Olivia Mitchel, Staff Writer • October 28, 2014

The Urban community values differences. The school creates safe spaces for each individual to be honest and open about their experiences. Throughout the year, Urban students and faculty hold open discussions...

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month sparks conversation about healthy relationships

Ilana Brandstetter, Staff Writer • April 1, 2014

It was Christmas Eve, 2013, a time when one might imagine smoke wafting out of chimneys and holiday lights glowing through the snow in Blackman-Leoni Township, located 65 miles west of Detroit. Nearby,...