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.

Guest Blogger: Brad Frost

Bradford Frost is our guest blogger this week. Brad works at United Way for Southeastern Michigan.  He recently moved to Detroit and currently lives in Mid-Town with his girlfriend. Check back here every weekday to read Brad's thoughts about reframing Metro Detroit’s problems and finding new solutions. 

Latest in Diversity & Equity
Southfield plans 80-unit senior housing development

The long-underutilized northeast corner of Eight Mile and Greenfield in Southfield is being considered for a news senior housing complex.

Immigrants positive force for Metro Detroit’s economy

Immigrants to the area are positively contributing to Metro Detroit's economy.

Nonprofit innovations in US and Eastern Europe at UM conference

University of Michigan's Center for Russian and East Europe Studies and Ford School of Public Policy are hosting a conference focused on innovations in the non-prift industry as a result of shrinking funding sources.

Greek heritage parade takes to Detroit’s streets Mar. 25

Greektown will host a parade on Mar. 25 at 3 p.m. to celebrate Greek Independence Day. The starting point is Woodward and Monroe, and the parade will end at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Hookahs grow in popularity in Dearborn

Smoking tobacco from hookahs is growing in popularity and availability in Dearborn, although doctors don't recommend the social activity.

Living Here: The Survey Is In

Attracting and keeping talent here comes down to quality of life. United Way and metromode asked you what you thought of education, public safety, and arts and culture in SE Mich. Here are some of the first results from that survey.

The Advocate names Ferndale one of the country’s best cities for gays and lesbians

The Advocate has named Ferndale one of the nation's best cities for gays and lesbians.

Downriver Lenten specialty…muskrat?

On Fridays during Lent, Catholics around the globe abstain from meat other than fish. Except for downriver, where an age-old dispensation allows the consumption of muskrat.

Corktown to host annual St. Pat’s parade Sunday

Detroit's annual St. Patrick's parade is Sunday, and Model D has the guide for would-be revelers.

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