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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”
Jenifer Veloso
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Arts and Culture
U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Entrepreneurship
Black History Month panel discussion to feature Black professionals who grew up in Ypsi
Sarah Rigg
Monday, February 1, 2021
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Southwest Michigan
Equity
Battle Creek’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation circles do the work of confronting racism
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Feature Story
Southwest Michigan
Diversity
MLK Day conversation: History can be rewritten, historian tells Kalamazoo ministers
Al Jones
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Feature Story
Southwest Michigan
Equity
Showing Up for Racial Justice is the name and the mission of activists in Battle Creek and beyond
Jane Simons
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Metromode - Metro Detroit
Diversity
Young Sterling Heights residents step up to shape their city
Kate Roff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Arts and Culture
Ypsi resident launches new quarterly art magazine spotlighting artists of color
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Community Development
Jim Toy Community Center closes physical office, but promises "same level of care and support"
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Equity
Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund partners with startups to create DEI-focused internship program
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Feature Story
Southwest Michigan
Community Development
Calhoun County Administator Kelli Scott reflects on 2020, looks ahead to 2021
Jane Simons
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Diversity
Central Michigan University alumna Australyah Coleman, advancing diversity through community leaders
Liz Fredendall
Friday, January 8, 2021
Feature Story
Southwest Michigan
Community Development
Battle Creek City Manager looks ahead to city's responsibilities in coming year
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Longform
Southwest Michigan
Transportation
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail supporters seek funds to finish the final link with trails to the east
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Longform
Southwest Michigan
Diversity
With Kingdom Builders, Bishop Tino Smith finds ways to bring about the changes the community needs
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Southwest Michigan
Healthy Communities
New Kalamazoo area program offers access to therapy for people of color experiencing racial trauma
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Feature Story
Southwest Michigan
Arts and Culture
Sean Hollins and Sonya Bernard-Hollins recognized for contributions to Kalamazoo and arts community
Mark Wedel
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Longform
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Kids and Education
Grassroots video series enlists Ypsi-area leaders of color to read children's books
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Healthy Communities
Ann Arbor YMCA introduces dedicated swim time for LGBTQ+ community
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Southwest Michigan
Diversity
Native American Heritage Fund grant awards go to six Michigan organizations
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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