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Longform Shamar Herron (in red cap) speaks, surrounded by Nate Frazier, Paul Hickman, and Melvin Parson. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

"Getting Real About Race" event challenges Washtenaw County to identify and address racial disparity

Patrick DunnTuesday, October 20, 2020
Longform Marquan Jackson, director of the Family Empowerment Program. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Study finds disparate COVID-19 impacts on jobs, housing, and more for Ypsi-area residents of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The LakeshoreEquity

How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story UNited Way 21 day equity challenge Southwest MichiganEquity

21-Day Equity Challenge invites community to learn about racism, one day at a time

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo GUN VIOLENCE Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Kalamazoo police look to violence intervention program and community partnerships to halt shootings

Al JonesTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story Jeffrey Sorensen, the Rev. Jennifer Adams, and Sara Van Tongeren pose in the Holland City Council chambers during a meeting to discuss a civil rights ordinance Aug. 19. The LakeshoreEquity

After nondiscrimination ordinance passed, the time has come to heal, advocates say

By andrea goodellThursday, October 08, 2020
Longform Jametta Lilly. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan's COVID-19 racial disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 08, 2020
Longform Christine Hume. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiDiversity

Local edit-a-thon events aim to inject diversity into Wikipedia entries

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 07, 2020
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Victoria Fox Ramon Southwest MichiganDiversity

Movement has more than one meaning for racial equity and social justice supporter from Battle Creek

Jane SimonsMonday, October 05, 2020
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. The LakeshoreEquity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 01, 2020
Innovation News Alize Asberry Payne. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

County task force on COVID-19 and people of color addresses emergency needs and systemic problems

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story ACBList Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Midland hosts national bestselling author Austin Channing Brown in diversity discussion

Courtney SouleTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. The LakeshoreEquity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

By Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Development News Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski says new body cameras will increase communication and transparency in his force. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Sterling Heights police to add new body and vehicle cameras

Kate RoffThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo CIty Hall Southwest MichiganEquity

Fair housing ordinance passes unanimously in Kalamazoo

Al JonesWednesday, September 09, 2020
Innovation News Cahoots member company Endeavor at Ann Arbor SPARK's Tech Trek in 2019. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Cahoots creates diversity and inclusion scholarship offering free coworking space

Emily BendaWednesday, September 09, 2020
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