Welcome to the HOPE Speaks Podcast, Focus: HOPE’s newly launched platform for elevating local voices and issues! Listen in as the communities of Metro Detroit discuss important topics, share personal stories, celebrate diversity, and pursue equity in our region. Each season will introduce new people and a fresh focus. Tune into Season 1, Mature•ISH, led by students of Focus: HOPE’s Generation of Promise, a program celebrating 30 years of bringing together diverse groups of high school juniors to advance racial and social justice. Special thank you to Detroit is Different for supporting the production of this podcast.