Diversity

Longform Emergence Collective consultant Laura Urteaga-Fuentes. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Q&A: Talking DEI in tech with Ann Arbor-based Emergence Collective

Monica HicksonWednesday, December 8, 2021
Feature Story After 57 years, Lu Reyes is retiring as host of Holland’s first Spanish-language radio show. (J.R. Valderas) The LakeshoreDiversity

Spanish-language radio pioneer ‘feeling proud’ as she retires after 57 years

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Winterfest Variety Show Puppets Southwest MichiganDiversity

When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born

Jane SimonsThursday, December 2, 2021
Development News The Kresge Artist Fellowship offers metro Detroit artists the chance at winning a $25,000 no-strings-attached fellowship. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Application window opens for metro Detroit artists vying for $550,000 in local fellowship awards

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 2, 2021
Development News The Downtown Farmington Gift Card provides local business owners another tool in their belt as they look to attract customers this holiday shopping season. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Keeping local dollars in the community: New gift cards from Downtown Farmington aim to do just that

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 2, 2021
Feature Story BLM Bay City list Route Bay CityDiversity

Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to Bay City’s success

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 18, 2021
Longform Priya Gogoi. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor-area women in tech discuss their challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated industry

Monica HicksonWednesday, November 17, 2021
Innovation News People Party! can populate a scene with a varying number of figures, representing real population metrics in the area where the project will be located. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Architects' renderings don't always accurately represent people. A U-M prof's app could change that.

Sabine Bickford BrownWednesday, November 17, 2021
Feature Story Bellies were full, spirits were high, and $12,000 was awarded to local nonprofits at the first Minority Philanthropy Initiative giving circle event, writes community correspondent Harold Powell. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Reflecting on the MPI giving circle, a celebration of the region’s diversity

Harold PowellThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story The Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition's "Fill the Trailer" event happens ever November, when they collect donations of personal hygiene items to pass out at the VA hospital. Catalyst MidlandEquity

Q&A with Brad Blanchard, Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition

Ron BeacomThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story Isabel and Shaun Drone are starting their own F45 Training franchise in downtown Farmington. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Husband and wife team up to bring new physical fitness center to downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story The Reel Time Film Series kicks off on Nov. 22 with the acclaimed documentary, “This Is Home: A Refugee Story.” The LakeshoreDiversity

Film series opens with a documentary on life of refugees in U.S.

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Currently, the class is working in collaboration with Reece Endeavor of Midland to build a duplex near Ashman Circle for tenants with disabilities. Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Midland Public Schools students learn construction skills while serving the community

Marta ManningThursday, November 4, 2021
Innovation News An example of an Embracing Our Differences installation. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Nonprofit seeks submissions for public art promoting diversity and inclusion in Ann Arbor and Ypsi

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 3, 2021
Feature Story Jerron Totten, social outreach coordinator and legislative advocacy specialist for LGBT Detroit Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Communities left questioning the redistricting process as they don’t see themselves represented

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 2, 2021
Development News The Farmington Civic Theater began showing first-run movies when it opened in 1940, switched to second-run films in the 1980s, and has now returned to showing first-run movies for the first time in decades. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

For the first time in decades, Farmington Civic Theater is a first-run movie house

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 2, 2021
Feature Story On Saturday, Anti-Racist Midland (ARM) launched the most comprehensive collection of Black Midland’s history. Catalyst MidlandEquity

Anti-Racist Midland launches most comprehensive collection of Black Midland’s history

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, October 28, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Calhoun County Centenarians Frances Dahmery Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Frances Dahmer, 103, moved with her husband many times and they loved to dance together

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Longform Affirmations Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

LGBTQ+ center stretches to increase care in communties near and farThe Nonprofit Journal Project

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Katha Lee James and the Friends of Pontiac Parks are working to improve Pontiac's park and play spaces. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Pontiac revival: How a collaborative is building momentum, and funding, for inclusive local projects

Greg TaskerThursday, October 21, 2021
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