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ournalism matters – even in the age of technology and social media, where it seems that everything you could want to know, see, read, or listen to is at the tip of the finger. Quality of journalistic content is crucial to its survival, and that has remained Graham’s focus throughout his career. His approach is simple, “I always strive to be better than expected.” Graham says he strives to be better and do more than his editors expect of him. His willingness to go above and beyond is evident through his work. Now a seasoned and respected journalist known throughout Michigan and beyond, Graham continues to dig deep into little-known issues, as well as popular topics and often overlooked incumbrances. He posits that high-quality journalism revolves around the drive to dig and uncover truths. “Journalism gives hope – there are
