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Longform Sherlynn James works hard to help her Black and brown clients overcome barriers to home ownership. Second Wave - MichiganBuilding Communities

Dismantling racism means removing barriers to home ownership

Kris MathisThursday, October 26, 2023
Innovation News A promotional image for the HomeBoost program. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

New program from Ann Arbor bank provides $15,000 grants to first-time home buyers of color

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 25, 2023
Longform Graphic Packaging Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Something stinks in ‘Paper City’: Kalamazoo residents push back on legacy of industrial pollution

Caroline BissonnetteThursday, October 19, 2023
Longform Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 12, 2023
Longform Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through "path to a prosperous future"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 5, 2023
Longform A Livability Lab meeting. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story Writer Nia Stewart at far right with her Motor City Track Club teammates (L to R) Eve, Nevaeh, Londyn, Lia, and Aubrey. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Voices of Youth: Investigating gender inequalities in sports

Nia StewartWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story Downtown Mt. Pleasant aerial list Epicenter - Mount PleasantEquity

Mt. Pleasant: A place to call home

Dan GakenThursday, July 27, 2023
Longform A group of community health workers were trained as part of the Macomb County Regional Health Equity Advisory Council's work. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's regional health equity councils pursue long-term efforts to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 27, 2023
Longform Washtenaw Health Plan Program Manager Kelly Stupple. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Latinx Teen Empowerment Group offers community and mental health support for Ypsi students

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, July 26, 2023
Longform Research analyst Sara Srygley. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Groundbreaking study finds major racial disparities in Ann Arbor traffic stops

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, July 26, 2023
Innovation News Washtenaw County deputy health officer Jimena Loveluck. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw County reports lowest COVID death rates in Michigan throughout pandemic

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, July 26, 2023
Longform Citizen action team members in the Citizenship for Health program discuss their mission and vision for community issues they want to take action on. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Detroit program engages community members to democratically develop solutions to health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 20, 2023
Feature Story Univeristy of Michigan clinical assistant professor William Lopez. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Voices of Youth: How far does Washtenaw County's protection for immigrants fall short?

Maria FarahWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story LaTanya Nobles is one of many people of color who've experienced racial discrimination at work. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Voices of Youth: Examining the everyday effects of racial discrimination

Cameron FlowersWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 5, 2023
Feature Story LaTanya Nobles is one of many Black Americans who've experienced racial inequities in the health care system. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Voices of Youth: How racism affects America's health care system

Kennedy FlowersWednesday, June 28, 2023
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