Finding community and career connections: Young Igbo adults build a network in metro Detroit
From the kola nut tradition to professional networking, UIU Detroit creates space for young adults to connect with their heritage and one another.
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Michigan farmworkers hold onto hope amid increased immigration enforcement; nonprofits provide resources
Through Know Your Rights education, family preparedness and workplace advocacy, organizations help farmworkers navigate threats to their families and livelihoods.
Islamic Center of Detroit’s MY Mental Wellness Clinic provides immigrants a safe space and mental health care
For many Arab and Muslim immigrants, seeking therapy can mean pushing past generations of stigma—and finding a provider who understands their culture and faith. A free clinic inside the Islamic Center of Detroit is creating that safe space and changing how the community approaches mental health.
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Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
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Disability Pride Month Challenges Us to Look Beyond Assumptions
Creating truly inclusive communities often requires a shift in mindset. Rather than focusing on limitations, inclusion challenges us to recognize each person's strengths, abilities, and potential.
Little Liberia builds home, culture and community in Detroit’s East English Village
Through a decade of persistence, Ameneh Marhaba has grown her 2016 pop-up to a full brick-and-mortar.
An Oakland County nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron
Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.
Michigan farmworkers hold onto hope amid increased immigration enforcement; nonprofits provide resources
Through Know Your Rights education, family preparedness and workplace advocacy, organizations help farmworkers navigate threats to their families and livelihoods.
Islamic Center of Detroit’s MY Mental Wellness Clinic provides immigrants a safe space and mental health care
For many Arab and Muslim immigrants, seeking therapy can mean pushing past generations of stigma—and finding a provider who understands their culture and faith. A free clinic inside the Islamic Center of Detroit is creating that safe space and changing how the community approaches mental health.
Partner Partner Content Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
Partner Partner Content Disability Pride Month Challenges Us to Look Beyond Assumptions
Creating truly inclusive communities often requires a shift in mindset. Rather than focusing on limitations, inclusion challenges us to recognize each person's strengths, abilities, and potential.
Little Liberia builds home, culture and community in Detroit’s East English Village
Through a decade of persistence, Ameneh Marhaba has grown her 2016 pop-up to a full brick-and-mortar.
An Oakland County nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron
Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.
