CASES program inside Michigan Works! aims to provide financial literacy for Flint residents
The CASES program, located inside of the Michigan Works building of downtown Flint, offers valuable information about finances, taxes, and more.
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Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
Communities left questioning the redistricting process as they don’t see themselves represented
Communities of interest cut. Potential violations of the Voting Rights Act. With the release of ten draft maps from the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, communities cut from the maps have more questions than answers.
PODCAST: From health inequity to a “hyperjump” for Michigan
In this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, Jametta Lilly, CEO of the Detroit Parent Network, discusses how COVID-19 has affected the perception of health equity and inequity in Michigan.
Flint native learned — and is committed to spreading — the idea of giving back to the community
"My job is to help create opportunities for kids who don’t have those opportunities, so that they can secure the funding and support they deserve."
Activists, faith leaders, law enforcement, and residents calling for collaboration to slow violence
"Violence in the community affects me hard because my generation is either a suspect or victim of violence."
Residents gather, renew calls for justice on 7-year anniversary of Flint water crisis
Flint residents and activists gathered on April 25 to honor residents who continue to be impacted by the Flint water crisis.
Police Chief responds to questions from community during community forums on justice and policing
Flint's Chief of Police has talked with residents at several community forums so far this year, hoping to improve the relationship between officers and the community.
“A better, more equitable and compassionate world is possible”
Linda Samarah was raised in an immigrant family in Flint, and hopes her background can help create understanding as a member of Flint's Public Safety Task Force.
A letter to the future Black & Queer generations
Blackness holds weight—holds value. It’s history spans time immemorial, across every continent, country, and culture. Queerness has survived, transmuted, transformed, and transcended. Both have created life and delivered.
Partner Partner Content Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
Communities left questioning the redistricting process as they don’t see themselves represented
Communities of interest cut. Potential violations of the Voting Rights Act. With the release of ten draft maps from the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, communities cut from the maps have more questions than answers.
PODCAST: From health inequity to a “hyperjump” for Michigan
In this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, Jametta Lilly, CEO of the Detroit Parent Network, discusses how COVID-19 has affected the perception of health equity and inequity in Michigan.
Flint native learned — and is committed to spreading — the idea of giving back to the community
"My job is to help create opportunities for kids who don’t have those opportunities, so that they can secure the funding and support they deserve."
Activists, faith leaders, law enforcement, and residents calling for collaboration to slow violence
"Violence in the community affects me hard because my generation is either a suspect or victim of violence."
Residents gather, renew calls for justice on 7-year anniversary of Flint water crisis
Flint residents and activists gathered on April 25 to honor residents who continue to be impacted by the Flint water crisis.
Police Chief responds to questions from community during community forums on justice and policing
Flint's Chief of Police has talked with residents at several community forums so far this year, hoping to improve the relationship between officers and the community.
“A better, more equitable and compassionate world is possible”
Linda Samarah was raised in an immigrant family in Flint, and hopes her background can help create understanding as a member of Flint's Public Safety Task Force.
A letter to the future Black & Queer generations
Blackness holds weight—holds value. It’s history spans time immemorial, across every continent, country, and culture. Queerness has survived, transmuted, transformed, and transcended. Both have created life and delivered.
