“Wayne State is located in the largest majority-Black city in America, and our curricula should reflect that with more courses that center the Black experience and the role that race has played in American history, culture, and society,” says Wayne State Provost Mark Kornbluh.
The Michigan Health Improvement Alliance is taking a new approach to addressing food insecurity in the 14 heavily agricultural counties it serves in central and eastern Michigan.
A new fund is working with other organizations to help build more affordable housing in Detroit.
Task force members are looking back on the work they've accomplished and the groundwork they've laid for continued progress toward dismantling health disparities in Michigan.
Sanctum House creates a living environment that is welcoming and safe for women survivors of human trafficking. We talk with Karen Moore, executive director, about the real challenges residents face in moving forward with their lives.
Since it was piloted in 2017, the state's Handle With Care program has helped schools provide compassionate care to thousands of children identified by law enforcement as having experienced a traumatic event.
“The great thing about this is that it gives access to shares to investors that may not have the means to make larger investments,” says Dayne Bartscht, co-founder and managing partner of Eastern Market Brewing Co. “The minimum investment for us is $500, which is still a lot of money to a lot of people, but it gives an opportunity for someone who believes in us to make a smaller investment and hopefully we'll be able to repay that many times over.”
A newly renovated kitchen will allow youth at local teen center to learn valuable life skills.
As your life changes, the amount you need in your emergency fund will change as well. Experts from JPMorgan Chase & Co. weigh in on how to expect the unexpected.
“This is an environment where we know that entrepreneurs will feel welcome. This is a safe space for folks,” says Regina Ann Campbell, President and CEO of Build Institute.
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