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…
Corporate Sustainability and Stewardship: What Are Business Leaders Doing to Protect Michigan’s Future?
May 29, 2019MPC19: A panel of business leaders discussed how Michigan businesses can be a force for good. Amazon’s Alicia Boler Davis,…
Bill Emerson And Dennis W. Archer Jr.: Building Detroit For Detroiters
May 29, 2019“We have been very intentional to make sure that the folks participating in the Rocket Mortgage Classic are a great…
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