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Michigan youth uses online ballet classes to increase diversity, accessibility

Kate RoffThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story “I want Apothecary to do coffee and to do coffee extremely well. I’m keeping my focus on coffee. Just focus on one thing and do it extremely well,” Miguel Williams says. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Miguel Williams grew up in downtown Farmington. Now he’s opening a coffee shop there

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
Development News “I wasn’t a big reader but I want my kids to be,” says Monica Papasian. “Knowledge is power.” Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

The ‘Little Free Anti-Racist Library’ continues to grow and evolve in Warren

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
Development News DEIpanels Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Talking equity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship in East Downtown Dearborn — and online

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Debra Furr Holden is a Flint native and Associate Dean for Public Health Integration at Michigan State University, Division of Public Health in the College of Human Medicine. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Flint medical professionals working to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 17, 2021
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The LakeshoreDiversity

Ottawa County DEI office details first year on the job

andrea goodellTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. The LakeshoreDiversity

Lakeshore Advantage launches 'certify your business' video series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story YAC Chair Andrew Ky is a senior at West Ottawa High School. The LakeshoreDiversity

CFHZ youth advisory committee gives $60,000 in grants to support racial equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. The LakeshoreDiversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Development News “We wanted to facilitate this exhibit. We want to tell this story but it’s not necessarily our story to tell, so we needed the community’s help,” says Andrew Kercher. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

From Whence We Came: Permanent Black history exhibit debuts at Carnegie Center this weekend

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Diane Brown Wilhelm is a member of the We Hear You Coalition and is Councilman of Midland’s Ward IV. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Q&A with Diane Brown Wilhelm, Midland City Council Ward IV

Ron BeacomThursday, February 11, 2021
Development News “Madam’s menu and space speak to an effortless ability to balance whimsy and fun with a refined sensibility and worldly education,” says Mark Mitchell, owner of the Daxton Hotel, where Madam is located. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Celebrated chef readies March opening of new restaurant in downtown Birmingham

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 11, 2021
Longform Julie Palmer. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

WCC program helps Ypsi-area women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs creatively weather COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 10, 2021
Feature Story Sterling Heights resident John Myers III is part of the city's new African American Coalition, which is partnering with the city to host events this month. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

6 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, February 4, 2021
Development News Farmington has transformed the second annual Heart the Art into a month-long strolling tour of downtown. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Month-long celebration of public art kicks off in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 4, 2021
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Language Arts Class Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Did you know a number of dialects are taught in one Battle Creek Schools language arts class?

Jane SimonsWednesday, February 3, 2021
Feature Story Jake Saldaña and his son play inside of Sal's gym. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 3, 2021
Feature Story Rose Younglove. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 3, 2021
Innovation News "Just a Kid From Ypsi" panelists Erica Roberson-Peters (top left), Reagan Sidney (top row, left of center), and Taryn Willis (bottom left) as children. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Black History Month panel discussion to feature Black professionals who grew up in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story “This allows us to grow beyond our borders,” says Jason Schlaff, co-owner of Farmington Brewing Company Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Social district a ‘game changer’ for bars and restaurants in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 28, 2021
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