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Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Women in history Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

From suffragettes to the state Supreme Court: 9 women from Calhoun County history you should know

Jane SimonsThursday, March 4, 2021
Longform L to R Educate Youth students Morgan Hargrove, Breanna Mayers, Lehana Mayers, and Reese Weatherspoon with copies of the "Spiritual Warriors" poetry book. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsi-based nonprofit releases collection of young people's poetry, "Spiritual Warriors"

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 3, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Friends With Disabilities Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Disabilities can lead to isolation. Friends With Disabilities fights it by building connections.

Mark WedelWednesday, March 3, 2021
Innovation News A resident receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw County releases COVID-19 vaccination data, revealing racial disparity in distribution

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 3, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. The LakeshoreEquity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story Minority business owners are a powerful force. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, minority business owners create half the new jobs in this country. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Great Lakes Bay Region works to create an inclusive business community

Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy RobertsThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek TRAIN Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Update: New program will make money available to new residents who want to locate in Battle Creek

Jane SimonsThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo X-TRAin Southwest MichiganEquity

City of Kalamazoo looks to put the brakes on mobile nuisance parties

Al JonesThursday, February 25, 2021
Longform New Foundry CEO Rich Chang. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

How can Washtenaw County build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech sector?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Human Relations Board Southwest MichiganEquity

Battle Creek residents will have opportunity to raise equity issues with Human Relations Board

Jane SimonsMonday, February 22, 2021
Feature Story By taking the survey, you have the opportunity to share your story. Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Let your voice be heard: Participate in Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story soeun3.jpg Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Michigan youth uses online ballet classes to increase diversity, accessibility

Kate RoffThursday, 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
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Face Off Theatre 2021 season Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Face Off Theatre’s new season casts rebirth as work to make society more just, equitable, inclusive

Mark WedelWednesday, February 17, 2021
Innovation News Fair Housing Center logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Washtenaw County advocates hope to see fair housing policies improve under Biden administration

Maria PattonWednesday, February 17, 2021
Feature Story Alphonso Amos is aware that if he stops or falters, others may go without, says community correspondent Harold Powell. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

A man on a mission: Port Huron’s Alphonso Amos fights for those left behind

Harold PowellThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Tiffany Cartwright, G.L.A.M., beauty products Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Beauty entrepreneur bringing her G.L.A.M. back to Detroit

Kate RoffTuesday, February 9, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Kimberly Bennett Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Battle Creek caterer sees business coming back but plans to hold on to her side gig for now

Jane SimonsMonday, February 8, 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
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