How one man built a safe haven for kids in Detroit, where books meet boxing




State of Opportunity from Michigan Radio show

Summary: On an industrial block on Detroit's east side, there's a big, black building that sits along a stretch of warehouses. The front of the building is covered in glass windows. A banner sprawled across screams: "Welcome to Downtown Boxing Gym!" The building is home to the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program. The afterschool program was started by Khali Sweeney in 2007. Here, kids have access to tutors and mentors. They can also take classes in things like cooking, mock trial, or job skills. They eat