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ESL class at the Chaldean Community Foundation

Help for new arrivals to metro Detroit

Despite its name, the Chaldean Community Foundation has served clients from 59 different countries with citizenship classes, immigration assistance, and more. Programs are aimed at helping people navigate systems so they can feel at home in heir newly adopted country.

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Comprender las experiencias adversas: un paso hacia la recuperación infantil

El método de puntuación ACE está iluminando la relación entre el estrés que enfrentan los niños y que conduce a problemas de salud pública en el futuro. La conciencia de esas conexiones está creciendo en Battle Creek y en otras partes del condado de Calhoun.

Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan.
Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here’s what’s next.

For more than a decade, Michigan advocacy groups and some legislators have been working to expand paid leave from work for Michiganders – and this year, their efforts are paying off in two major ways.

Akm Rahman, founder of Sylhet Farm, says “We want to continue growing crops that can’t be found anywhere else. We want to build hoop houses, green houses and distribute food to people who need it.”
How a former parking lot in Banglatown is now growing plants, produce — and community

“The whole neighborhood is full. People tell us they bought homes here just to be near the farm.”

Trumpter Anthony Stanco, an assistant music professor at Michigan State University, will present some tracks from his latest album at the Detroit Jazz Festival this year
Detroit has always been a hotbed of jazz artists. This year’s Jazz Festival moves them center stage

"The bandstand is a safe place to make mistakes. We're trying to master this music, but you can't really do that without making some mistakes."

Dabls African Bead Museum
Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum looks to rebuild, expand

"By creating a viable museum space, we will be able to better serve our community and preserve our cultural heritage."

Singer Carmen Lundy is one of many featured performers at this year's Detroit Jazz Festival
Five must-watch acts at this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival
Hero Walk family team
Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness

Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+ families and autistic persons coming together to celebrate everyday superheroes,” The Autism Hero Walk takes place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

Weekend pedal: A Kalamazooan tours Detroit at the ‘speed of bike’

What better way to visit Detroit than by bike? Writer Mark Wedel, an avid cyclist, decided to test his pedal mettle in the Motor City. He discovered a bicyclist's urban nirvana.

Nature and nurture: How the Lions’ DJ Reader draws from family tradition to give back to Detroiters

"I think when you give back, that's all you can really do is try to put your imprint out there and hope those things impact in a positive way."

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