Southeast Michigan’s nonprofit leaders navigate grief, racism through collaboration
“I think we just have to call the thing a thing, and figure out how to deal with it and be bold.”
Nina Ignaczak's Latest Articles
Introducing the Nonprofit Journal Project
Nonprofits are on the frontlines of our communities, delivering critical social services and employing more than 470,000 Michiganders. We're documenting their stories.
Local food magazine EdibleWow changes hands after 13 years
The magazine will now be operated by Jeremy Abbey and John Piazza, co-founders and executive directors of Detroit-based culinary arts nonprofit Soil2Service.
Kerrie Trahan’s Yoganic Flow brings yoga to Detroit’s underserved communities
Kerrie Trahan first discovered yoga in Seoul, South Korea. But it wasn't until she brought it home to Detroit that she realized its full potential to heal communities.
Garage Cultural director Amelia Duran aims to help Southwest Detroit’s kids hang onto heritage
Southwest Detroit's culture and creative talent will be the focus of NOIS, a community arts hub adjacent to Garage Cultural.
Fitzgerald resident hula hoops for fitness, bringing the community along with her
With hula hoops, bubbles, music, and a big smile, Bernadette King is bringing back an old form of exercise to her Fitzgerald neighborhood.
Motor City Street Dance Academy brings hip-hop history and culture to southwest Detroit’s kids
As a teenager, Benito "Mav-One" Vasquez found refuge in hip-hop culture, transforming himself into a b-boy. Now he's bringing it to the kids in his southwest Detroit neighborhood.
Facing a changing future, Midland reimagines its identity
In the wake of an historic merger between Dow and DuPont, Midland’s civic leaders are finding new ways to strengthen the city's image for young talent.
Why does Michigan have a Thumb?
It wouldn't be much of a mitten without a thumb. But exactly how did our fair state's opposable digit come to fruition? Cranbrook Institute of Science's John Zawiskie gives us the geological history.
Q&A: Kimberly Hill Knott on using green infrastructure for environmental justice in Detroit
Model D spoke with Kimberly Hill Knott, policy director of Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice, to find out about why the organization is turning to green infrastructure as a solution.
