Public-private partnerships and development incentives spur Detroit investment
These projects show how the development tools and resources the City of Detroit offers can help new business thrive and bring new vitality to local neighborhoods.
‘Unapologetically Black’: New Farmington Hills space to uplift minority businesses in the suburbs
Knowing that eight out of 10 Black-owned businesses close within the first 18 months, Rachael and Gerrard Allen are opening an Oakland County space for small business innovators. They hope to connect the dots for Detroit commuters: "We want Black folks and our allies to feel seen, welcome, and that something was created for them."
Detroit bands join Run The Jewels, Billie Eilish for virtual music festival to get out the vote
“Voting is an action word — our voices of democracy must be shouted,” says Detroit musician Laura Rain, who’s performing with her band Laura Rain and the Caesars at this year’s #iVoted Festival.
Partner Partner Content Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living
Bay Mills Community College is working with the Bay Mills Indian Community to leverage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education programming to create environments that inspire healthy living.
How will Michigan candidates support students with special needs?
Detroit parent Sparkle Berry wasn't afraid to ask Michigan candidates why she has to choose between quality education and special needs support for her son. At a recent forum, she and other parents and child care advocates brought hard-hitting questions to those looking for your vote. Read how local State Senate candidates responded.
Detroit parents ask Michigan candidates how they plan to address air quality and asthma concerns
Parents and childcare advocates recently showed up at a virtual forum to ask local candidates running for Michigan's State Senate this November about the issues on families' minds. Check out what those looking for your vote had to say about low air quality and high asthma rates affecting Detroit's children.
Universal pre-K, affordable child care, and teacher shortages: Michigan Senate candidates weigh in
For many families, child care exceeds the cost of a mortgage or rental payments and rivals college tuition payments. Yet, child care employees have been among the lowest wage earners in the state. Parents and early education advocates showed up at a virtual forum recently to ask local candidates running for Michigan’s State Senate how they plan to fix this problem.
Researchers seek solutions for Michigan’s 700,000 COVID long haulers
Michigan health care organizations are racing to determine what support those with "long COVID" need and how best to provide it.
“Mamavist” Fellowship works to uplift the voices of mothers of color at the ballot box
Mothering Justice, a national grassroots policy advocacy organization, is raising the voices of womxn of color, and building "political mama power" for 2022 Midterm Elections.
New project aims to increase health literacy among Southeast Michigan’s older adults
A new project called "The Power of Understanding" uses proven health literacy tools to empower participants to become engaged as advocates for their own health.
