United Way of Washtenaw Countyโs latest 21-Day Equity Challenge underway
United Way of Washtenaw County launched the newest edition of its 21-Day Equity Challenge on Juneteenth in order to build community awareness around the biases, privileges, prejudice and oppressions that emerge in our daily lives.
An important message from Paul Gross on Melanoma Monday
Iโve always been thankful that I was born with my motherโs skinโฆshe has a darker skin tone that tans, and never had skin cancer in her life.ย My late father, on the other hand, had very fair skin.ย That, compounded with extensive sun exposure when he was stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico during World War II, caused him all sorts of problems later in life.ย He had several skin cancers removed from his head, face and ears, and many, many other pre-cancerous lesions proactively removed.ย It seemed like every few months he was coming home from the dermatologist with bandages all over his face and scalp.
43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann Arbor
Students march at the 38th annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor on April 6, 2016 (Photo: Ruby Wallah)ANN ARBOR โ The 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march will take place this year on April 1 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The annual event is focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and supporting survivors. TBTN Ann Arbor masks will be available at no cost. TBTN Ann Arbor T-shirts can be purchased ahead of time at http://tbtnannarbor.org/store. Following the rally, organizers will lead attendees on a march through the streets of Ann Arbor.
Detroit nonprofit organization rescues sex trafficking victims
DETROIT โ January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but one Detroit organization focuses on that issue all 12 months of the year. โโNoโ means nothing in the world of sex trafficking,โ survivor Lauren Sowell said. โLike, your voice means nothing.โSowell was only 14 when she was introduced to the underground world of sex trafficking. โAlternatives For Girls is a non-profit based in Southwest Detroit,โ CEO Amy Good said. โI thank god for Alternatives For Girls,โ Sowell said.