Racial Justice & Economic Equity
The Costs of Racial Inequity
October 7, 2020By James Martinez The Detroit region is one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the nation. Its 300,000…
An Equal, Equitable, and Inclusive Detroit Region Will Improve the Economy
October 7, 2020By Kelly Sweeny The Detroit Regional Chamber conducts robust membership, economic development, and advocacy programs and initiatives that help empower…
Poverty and Policy: A Timeline of Discrimination and Missed Opportunities
October 2, 2020As the U.S. ramped up the Arsenal of Democracy in World War II, an estimated 200,000 migrants came to Detroit…
No Excuses: Finding Diverse Candidates
October 2, 2020It’s well documented that companies committed to hiring diverse talent see a positive ROI, but many still believe there is…
How Organizations Can Build a Plan for Racial Equity
October 2, 2020Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are no longer just fancy buzzwords or items on an HR checklist. Two pandemics – COVID-19…
Voices of Diversity: Standing Up to Bigotry and Discrimination
October 2, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic is having a transformative effect on business organizations as they navigate the racial inequities that persist today…
Allies for Equity: Executives Julie Sweet and Tim Ryan Leading the Conversation
October 2, 2020Two of the more outspoken executives on inclusion – Accenture’s Julie Sweet and PwC’s Tim Ryan–are doubling down on their…
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
October 2, 2020The truism “action speaks louder than words” was evident when TCF Financial Corporation Executive Chairman Gary Torgow announced in July his bank…
Beyond Words: Achieving Equity Requires Deliberate Action and Investment
October 2, 2020With a social justice sweeping the nation following the brutal murder of George Floyd, a Black man from Minnesota at…
Watch: Stacey Abrams Talks Civility in Leadership
May 30, 2019Stacey Abrams, founder and chair of Fair Fight Action, took to Michigan’s center stage to deliver a powerful keynote address…
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