 | Scott AtkinsonScott Atkinson’s essays and articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Hour Detroit, and other publications. For this issue, he briefly got in the ring with Claressa Shields — the first American boxer to win consecutive gold medals at the Olympics, as well as the first female boxer from the U.S. to win gold (page 25). Shields learned the boxing ropes in Flint, a city Atkinson has been reporting on since he was a journalism student and for many years as a staff writer for The Flint Journal. He is the editor of the essay collection Happy Anyway: A Flint Anthology, and teaches writing at the University of Michigan-Flint. | |
 | Serena Maria DanielsSerena Maria Daniels is the co-founder and editor of Tostada Magazine, an independent media outlet that celebrates the rich culture of metro Detroit’s food scene. Daniels visited Flowers of Vietnam to see if the recently remodeled restaurant would keep serving excellent food but also retain its southwest Detroit neighborhood feel (page 35). Daniels’ food writing has appeared in NPR’s The Salt, Lucky Peach, Eater, Extra Crispy, and the Metro Times. Her favorite tacos come from back home in Los Angeles, she doesn’t believe in ketchup on hot dogs, and prefers her pizza square. | |
 | Lauren HomLauren Hom is a designer and letterer from Los Angeles who recently moved to Detroit. Known for her bright color palettes and playful letterforms, Hom has created work for clients such as Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube, and Time magazine. See her work on the cover of this issue, as well as in our City Guide (page 48). Hom is also the author of the popular blog and book Daily Dishonesty. Her motto is, and will always be: “Work hard, snack often.” | |
 | Tabinda SialTabinda Sial is a senior at Michigan State University majoring in journalism with a concentration in broadcast. After graduation, she eventually plans to move to the West Coast to pursue a career as an entertainment journalist. Her dream job would be producing and hosting her own daytime talk show, interviewing celebrities, and educating viewers on food, health, beauty, and fashion tips. She’s currently demonstrating and strengthening her editorial skills and enjoying her time as an Hour Detroit intern. When taking a break from school and work, you can find Sial vlogging, binge-watching Netflix, or hanging with friends. |
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