We follow a Grand Rapids-based effort to ensure that farm workers who help produce Michigan’s diverse crops of fruits and vegetables can do their jobs without exploitation or unfair treatment. Learn what the Fair Food Pledge is all about.
Although almost everyone has experienced not understanding their doctor, health literacy issues may be especially pronounced for refugees, youth, and disadvantaged communities.
Could you be the next fearless leader of Model D?
Vulnerable groups vote and participate in politics less than their white, affluent counterparts. Here's what some organizations in Southeast Michigan are doing about it.
In this solutions-based listening session, we'll learn about how several Metro Detroit organizations are working on solutions for improving access to democracy by encouraging and facilitating civic participation in underserved communities.
A group of community partners have launched a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign to restore Hamtramck Stadium and hope to raise $50,000 by April 2.
Jefferson Chalmers remains a place where neighborhood tourism is thriving. If you'd like to take a tour of the area, here are a few great options.
If you're a resident of Jefferson Chalmers, we're looking for your stories of life in the neighborhood.
A battery of initiatives across Michigan are working to reverse food insecurity. We share stories of how neighbors in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and across the state are learning about the sustainable value of healthy, locally grown foods.
Two med school programs are helping students see past stereotypes by treating the homeless. In the process, the students themselves are engaging in a form of back-to-basics medicine that puts patients first.
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