Towns had pioneers of color
Mt. Clemens, Canton have traditions of strong black history in Metro Detroit.
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.
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Got something to crow about?
metromode is convinced that change is in the air. SE Michigan is has the talent, innovative spirit and entrepeneurial moxie to transform the state's economy. We want you to be a part of that story.
Restaurant brings tase of India, style of London, to Rochester
Hamtramck resident Qureshi Akkas Hussain has opened Golden Gate Indian Cuisine in downtown Rochester. Hussain has worked in top restaurants in the Detroit area, New York City and London.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
New 16,000 sf Affirmations center set to open in Ferndale
Affirmations, a community center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, is et to open its new 16,000-square foot headquarters on W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The building, which will apply for LEED-certification, includes an art gallery, cyber cafe, meeting and community space.
African immigrants to Metro Detroit bring education, entrepreneurial spirit
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
New VP at Trinity Health to focus on diversity
Novi-based Trinity Health has named VeLois Bowers as senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Bowers has previously filled similar roles for Kellogg and Whirlpool.
Got something to crow about?
metromode is convinced that change is in the air. SE Michigan is has the talent, innovative spirit and entrepeneurial moxie to transform the state's economy. We want you to be a part of that story.
Restaurant brings tase of India, style of London, to Rochester
Hamtramck resident Qureshi Akkas Hussain has opened Golden Gate Indian Cuisine in downtown Rochester. Hussain has worked in top restaurants in the Detroit area, New York City and London.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
New 16,000 sf Affirmations center set to open in Ferndale
Affirmations, a community center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, is et to open its new 16,000-square foot headquarters on W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The building, which will apply for LEED-certification, includes an art gallery, cyber cafe, meeting and community space.
African immigrants to Metro Detroit bring education, entrepreneurial spirit
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
New VP at Trinity Health to focus on diversity
Novi-based Trinity Health has named VeLois Bowers as senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Bowers has previously filled similar roles for Kellogg and Whirlpool.
