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.

Improving Community: Ali Ayoub

Dearborn youth Ali Ayoub is a stunning example of a young man who is motivated to change the world. He does so every day through his positive attitude and love for service to others.

Latest in Diversity & Equity
WSU to host China Town Hall May 31

The Detroit Council for World Affairs (DCWA) at Wayne State University and the National Committee on United States-China Relations will host a China Town Hall on May 31 at 6:30 pm at WSU to discuss relations between the two nations.

Local Arabic linguists sought as translators to support US Army

Global Linguist Solutions is seeking translators to support US Army operations in Iraq. The firm is holding a job fair in Detroit on May 23.

Survey: Race Relations

While Metro Detroit has been identified as one of the most racially segregated regions in the nation, our growing diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Metromode, United Way, and New Detroit are interested in your thoughts on race relations in this community.

NPR’s StoryCorps Griot arrives in Detroit

NPR's StoryCorps Griot, a program that aims to collect audio interviews from at least 1,750 African Americans across the country with an emphasis on WWII and the Civil Rights era, will set up shop at Detroit's Campus Martius Park from May 10 - June 16.

Arab American writers organization to host national conference in Dearborn

The Radius of Arab American Writers, Inc. will hold their second national conference at Dearborn's Arab American National Museum May 17-20.

The Nations Of Michigan

More than a necessary social good, diversity is an advantage in high-tech economies. Think Boston, Silicon Valley and The Research Triangle. With 30 different ethnicities and up to 40% of their businesses immigrant-owned, could communities like Hamtramck and Dearborn lay the groundwork for SE Michigan's cultural and economic transformation?

Communication between races, ethnic groups, to be explored in Hamtramck

The Hamtramck Human Relations committee will host a discussion entitled "Communications in Hamtramck" that will focus on breaking down political and language barriers.

Mercado incubates new businesses in SW Detroit

The Mexicantown Welcome Center and Mercado opened its doors on May 5 as a small business incubator for Southwest Detroit.

Construction complete on gay-and-lesbian community center in Ferndale

Construction has finished on the new Affirmations Community Center in downtown Ferndale. 

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