Racial Justice & Economic Equity

Panel of Detroit Women Talk Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Small Businesses, the Detroit Hustle, and Affordable Capital
November 18, 2021 Key Takeaways: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a favor. It is a good financial business decision. …

Survey Results: Supporting Detroit Minority Businesses Through Access to Capital
November 17, 2021The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has been conducting a survey of small and micro minority businesses in Detroit to…

Top Women Leaders in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Talk Challenges, Resources, and Social Equity During Nov. 9 Panel
November 16, 2021In 2008, Michigan became the 13th state in the United States to legalize medical cannabis. Ten years later, a 56% vote…

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Detroit Children’s Fund Partners with Four of Detroit’s Nonprofit Charter School Networks to Reduce Racial Equity Gap and Create Opportunities for High School Students
November 10, 2021The Detroit region currently has some of the largest racial equity gaps in the U.S. One of those gaps is…

Recap: Aligning Your External DEI Commitments to Your Internal Organization
November 5, 2021Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is top-of-mind for most employees, but conveying those values and garnering buy-in from leadership, clients,…

First Muslim and Arab American Mayors Make History in Wayne County Mayoral Races
November 4, 2021Municipal elections in Metro Detroit saw history-making results for the region's growing Arab and Muslim American community. Three communities in…

Detroit College Set to Make History as First Closed HBCU to Ever Reopen
November 4, 2021The Plug Oct. 19, 2021 Martha Donastorg In 1928, The Lewis College of Business was founded by Violet Lewis with…

NAACP Acquires Ownership Stake In Hello Alice To Empower Black Entrepreneurs
November 2, 2021AfroTech Oct. 28, 2021 Samantha Dorisca The NAACP has sealed a partnership with Hello Alice, and it’s a pinnacle moment for…

Kresge Foundation Among First Annual City of Detroit Arts and Culture Honorees
October 28, 2021Detroit Free Press Oct. 27, 2021 Duante Beddingfield Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan commemorated International Artist Day this week with an…

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