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.

“We’re home now,” Hazel Park’s new Romanian restaurant Bar Gabi blends old-world flavors with a modern twist

Romanian couple Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan are blending soul and childhood memories of cooking with family by serving up classic Romanian dishes with a modern edge in Hazel Park’s newest bistro.

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Day-long conference connects Michigan’s autism community with services, resources — and each other

Few spaces exist where autistic children and adults feel free to be themselves. The NAT Conference aims to be one of them.

From past, present to future, Oak Park celebrates Black history year-round

Oak Park has a long history of celebrating diversity, from Black History Month to its pinnacle summer Juneteenth event.

Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM

Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards

The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward

“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff

Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles

Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.

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Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!

Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة

Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students  withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. 

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