Racial Justice & Economic Equity

DAC Members Elect First Black President in Club’s 135-year History
February 10, 2022Derron Sanders, the newly elected president of the Detroit Athletic Club, is a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Board…

James Turner Is Leading ‘a Movement’ to Repair Detroit Windows — and Save Its History
February 9, 2022Crain’s Detroit Business Arielle Kass Feb. 9, 2022 This is the first in a series of conversations with Black entrepreneurs…

Biden Nominates Black Female Michigan Judge for U.S Court of Appeals
February 4, 2022Michigan Chronicle Sherri Kolade Feb. 3, 2022 President Joe Biden announced his judicial nominee on Wednesday, Feb. 2, by tapping…

View Now: Racial Justice and Economic Equity Progress Report
February 2, 2022Since June 2020, the Chamber has been taking steps in and out of the organization to advance the causes of…

PRSA Foundation and Mission North Clear Path for BIPOC Women in Tech
February 1, 2022Black Enterprise Jan. 31, 2022 The PRSA Foundation and Mission North announced today the launch of “The Future Is” fellowship…

Detroit Regional Chamber Among Recipients of $1M in Grants from DTE Energy Foundation for Equity Work
February 1, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber this week received a $100,000 grant from the DTE Energy Foundation to support the organization’s focus…

How to Honor Black History Month in 2022
February 1, 2022Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual observance of the legacy, achievements, and contributions…

Documentary of the First Black Umpire in the National Baseball League to Debut in February
January 27, 2022Black Enterprise Atiya Jordan Jan. 24, 2022 The day Art Williams became the first Black umpire in Major League Baseball’s National League, he knew…

How to Access Procurement Opportunities Through TACOM, the Minority Business Development Agency, and Wayne County Airport Authority
January 27, 2022As part of the Black- and Diverse-Owned Business Series, the Detroit Regional Chamber partnered with Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Pure…

13 Small Businesses in Detroit Selected for Motor City Match Grants in 18th Round
January 27, 2022A new round of small businesses have been awarded Motor City Match cash grants and the 13 winners expressed their gratitude…

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