Equity

Longform Parent holding infant's hand Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 2, 2021
Longform Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary and Judge Julia Owdziej. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Washtenaw County program helps Black residents win rightful ownership of inherited homes

Jenn McKeeWednesday, December 1, 2021
Innovation News SMART Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

EMU project collaborates with oversight commissions to improve public safety in Washtenaw County

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court Chief Judge Jon Van Allsburg The LakeshoreEquity

Ottawa family law judge honored by State Bar

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Daniel Dawes Southwest MichiganEquity

A wake-up call to health inequities from nationally recognized expert in health care policies

Zinta AistarsTuesday, November 30, 2021
Innovation News Coalition for Re-envisioning Our Safety member Rev. Donnell Wyche. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Community coalition proposes pilot plan for non-police response in Ann Arbor

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 24, 2021
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main branch is located at 300 South River Ave. in Holland. The LakeshoreEquity

Holland library joins growing trend of eliminating late fees

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 23, 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
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Tribal History Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history

Jane SimonsTuesday, November 16, 2021
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, Executive Director of the Holland-based Housing Next. The LakeshoreEquity

How zoning can promote unfair housing practices and what to do about it

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 16, 2021
Development News Serving at-risk youth in the Midland, Saginaw, Bay and Isabella Counties, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers children from the ages of 6-12 one-on-one mentoring. Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Big Brothers Big Sisters hoping to “End Their Wait” for 56 kids on waitlist for local mentors

Sarah SpohnThursday, 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 Food and shelter are human needs that are sometimes difficult to meet. Fortunately, there are several services available to help people in “normal” times, but also in the aftermath of last year’s dam disaster and during the current pandemic. Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Services available for those in need this winter, especially following last year’s disaster

Ron BeacomThursday, November 11, 2021
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  The LakeshoreEquity

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story MSOH episode 2 art Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: From health inequity to a "hyperjump" for Michigan

Issue Media GroupFriday, October 29, 2021
Longform A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how the UP's Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 28, 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 Todd Krygsheld is the executive director of Escape Ministries The LakeshoreEquity

4-part series explores causes of poverty and tools for change

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 26, 2021
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra Guy and Dolls Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Non-traditional casting for BCSO's 'Guys and Dolls' a first step in more equitable roles for actors

Jane SimonsThursday, October 21, 2021
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