Diversity & Equity

Coverage of programs that deal with gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, and socioeconomic status; are focused on fair access to resources and opportunities; and, those that create environments where people feel welcome, respected, and fully accepted.

AAoM NAT Conference vendors include autistic artists and entrepreneurs.

Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives

The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance. 

Latest in Diversity & Equity
'A Driving Beat' tells the story of a mother-son road trip unlike any other.
A mother-son road trip of identity and self-discovery hits the Flint Rep stage

'A Driving Beat' is a high-energy, music-filled play premiering at the Flint Repertory Theatre. It follows a young Mateo on a cross-country journey with his mother, Diane.

The Black Community Newspapers collection is a vital effort to preserve and share Flint’s Black history, providing free access to historical documents that have long been overlooked.
The Black Community Newspapers Collection sheds light on Flint’s Black history

The Black Community Newspapers collection is a vital effort to preserve and share Flint’s Black history, providing free access to historical documents that have long been overlooked.

Flint Area Links, Inc. is set to host the Black Family Wellness Expo on Friday, March 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hamilton Community Health Network's main clinic. 
Flint Area Links to host Black Family Wellness Expo at Hamilton Health Network’s main clinic

Flint Area Links, Inc. is set to host the Black Family Wellness Expo on Friday, March 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hamilton Community Health Network's main clinic. 

Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.” 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Black Americans, but taking preventative measures and making healthier lifestyle choices can help sustain a longer, healthier life.
Your Heart, Your Health: Preventing heart disease in the Black community

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and Black Americans are disproportionately affected. However, there are numerous preventative measures that individuals can take to sustain a longer, healthier life.

(From left to right) Shelly Sparks-Green, Linnell Jones, and Deanna Nolan with their awards during the Invisible Giants Foundation's National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day event.
Invisible Giants Foundation celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

On Monday, Feb. 3, the International Academy of Flint teamed up with the Invisible Giants Foundation to celebrate National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day — a day that honors the women who paved the way for today's female student-athletes.

This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 

An expansion of Flint Rx Kids, Kalamazoo has launched Kalamazoo Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program offering financial support to expectant mothers and newborns.
Rx Kids program expands to Kalamazoo to support expectant mothers and infants

An expansion of Flint Rx Kids, Kalamazoo has launched Kalamazoo Rx Kids, a groundbreaking program offering financial support to expectant mothers and newborns.

Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left,  Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff,  peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health. 

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