Southwestern Detroit says goodbye to champion for people in need
Jim Tuman recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, philanthropy, and outreach.
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Rosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation aims to tell the story of Parks' life beyond the seat on the bus while helping Michigan students devoted to service and social change.
TéMaTé Institute’s convening celebrates African diasporic traditions through dance and storytelling
TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 convening, Ritual: Rhythms of Life and Legacy, celebrates movement, memory, and cultural connection in Detroit.
Senegalese immigrants find community of support in west Detroit
For immigrants from Senegal, Detroit's religious communities are a source of spiritual grounding and practical support. The westside of Detroit has become a destination that many Senegalese now call home.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
HISTORY LESSON: Fire, blood and baseball on the hottest, most chaotic day in Detroit history
July 24, 1934, was a day filled with extremes; lumber fires, traffic deaths, police crackdowns, baseball hysteria, and City Hall hijinks.
60 years of Head Start. What’s next?
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences
The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.
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Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education
The MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint would ensure that Michigan adequately and equitably funds public special education in Michigan.
Black-owned foodie businesses you should know about, and try
This month we are celebrating Black history by looking to our future-makers. Here are some Black-owned businesses driving our foodie scene (and giving us some great Valentine's gift ideas!).
Rosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation aims to tell the story of Parks' life beyond the seat on the bus while helping Michigan students devoted to service and social change.
TéMaTé Institute’s convening celebrates African diasporic traditions through dance and storytelling
TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 convening, Ritual: Rhythms of Life and Legacy, celebrates movement, memory, and cultural connection in Detroit.
Senegalese immigrants find community of support in west Detroit
For immigrants from Senegal, Detroit's religious communities are a source of spiritual grounding and practical support. The westside of Detroit has become a destination that many Senegalese now call home.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
HISTORY LESSON: Fire, blood and baseball on the hottest, most chaotic day in Detroit history
July 24, 1934, was a day filled with extremes; lumber fires, traffic deaths, police crackdowns, baseball hysteria, and City Hall hijinks.
60 years of Head Start. What’s next?
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences
The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.
Partner Partner Content Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education
The MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint would ensure that Michigan adequately and equitably funds public special education in Michigan.
Black-owned foodie businesses you should know about, and try
This month we are celebrating Black history by looking to our future-makers. Here are some Black-owned businesses driving our foodie scene (and giving us some great Valentine's gift ideas!).
