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Help determine the future of downtown Ann Arbor at these community workshops
Read full article: Help determine the future of downtown Ann Arbor at these community workshopsCity officials and members of the Downtown Development Authority will meet with residents and hear their take on land use, sustainability, equity, transportation and street usage.
This university is taking a formal and strategic stance to be a home for diversity, equity and inclusion
Read full article: This university is taking a formal and strategic stance to be a home for diversity, equity and inclusionPart of choosing a university is not just understanding exactly what a school can offer students as a whole, but also on an individual level.
United Way of Washtenaw County announces annual volunteer award winners
Read full article: United Way of Washtenaw County announces annual volunteer award winnersHere's who was recognized this year by United Way of Washtenaw County for their efforts in advocating, giving, volunteering and promoting equity in area communities.
United Way of Washtenaw County’s Equity Challenge will return in January
Read full article: United Way of Washtenaw County’s Equity Challenge will return in JanuarySpend 21 days in January learning about bias, privilege and prejudice with the 2023 edition of United Way of Washtenaw County’s Equity Challenge.
DEI: Helping parents explain diversity, equity, inclusion to their children
Read full article: DEI: Helping parents explain diversity, equity, inclusion to their childrenPracticing diversity, equity and inclusion -- or DEI -- has become commonplace for many people and industries across the U.S. as society responds to increasingly public outcries against racism.
Royal Oak Schools launch ‘Parent University’ to educate community on diversity, equity and inclusion topics
Read full article: Royal Oak Schools launch ‘Parent University’ to educate community on diversity, equity and inclusion topicsThere’s a new program at Royal Oak Schools where the parents are the students.
Washtenaw County commissioners commit $2 million to address local childcare needs
Read full article: Washtenaw County commissioners commit $2 million to address local childcare needsThe Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners aims to ensure equitable futures for Washtenaw County residents with new plan.
United Way of Washtenaw County’s latest 21-Day Equity Challenge underway
Read full article: United Way of Washtenaw County’s latest 21-Day Equity Challenge underwayUnited 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.
Here’s a resource that can help save money on a mortgage: Your home
Read full article: Here’s a resource that can help save money on a mortgage: Your homeIf you are looking to reset your financial goals, save money and pay off any lingering debt, look around! Your home may be a resource that can help you save money on your mortgage.
Revenue from marijuana tax to be put towards equity programs in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Revenue from marijuana tax to be put towards equity programs in Washtenaw CountyThe Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved of a budget amendment committing the annual marijuana tax revenue, expected to be more than $200,000, to the equity issues in the county.
City of Ann Arbor taking applications for equitable engagement committee
Read full article: City of Ann Arbor taking applications for equitable engagement committeeCommunity members wanting to steer the future of inclusivity and equity in Tree Town can now apply to be on the city’s new Ann Arbor Equitable Engagement Steering Committee.
Ann Arbor-based network Shine & Rise holding free virtual event about workplace diversity, inclusion
Read full article: Ann Arbor-based network Shine & Rise holding free virtual event about workplace diversity, inclusionANN ARBOR – Shine & Rise will hold its first public-facing event on Friday, March 26 in honor of Women’s History Month. While its regular monthly events are members-only, the March 26 event titled “Challenge Your Team: Gender Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Work” is free to the public. Her talk will focus on how employees can challenge their companies to better practice diversity, inclusion and equity. Throughout the month of March, Shine & Rise is also collecting donations to support Girls Who Code and Alternatives for Girls. AdFor more information about Shine & Rise and to learn how to become a member, visit www.shinerise.org.
TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination site
Read full article: TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination siteANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide transportation to and from the county’s mass COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Service began on Wednesday and anyone who has a scheduled appointment at the EMU site can use the shuttles. “This is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible. We’re thankful to the TheRide for working with us to provide transportation at no cost to riders,” Loveluck said in a news release. The shuttles operate every 30 minutesThe shuttles are limited to 20 individuals per vehicle.
Detroit to dismiss some tickets issued during Floyd protests
Read full article: Detroit to dismiss some tickets issued during Floyd protests(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Detroit will dismiss most misdemeanor citations issued last spring during several days of protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a city official said Tuesday. Most of the tickets written from May 31 through June 2 were for curfew violations as hundreds of people demonstrated in downtown Detroit. The city expects to dismiss 238 of the 245 tickets issued on those three days, Detroit Corporation Counsel Lawrence Garcia said. Dozens of demonstrators received appearance citations for violating the city’s 8 p.m. curfew, Garcia said in a statement. Prosecutors in Los Angeles also decided not to charge thousands of protesters arrested for violating curfew and other police orders.
United Way of Washtenaw County hosts 21 Day Equity challenge
Read full article: United Way of Washtenaw County hosts 21 Day Equity challengeANN ARBOR, Mich. Commit to deepening an understanding of inequality and racism with the 21 Day Equity Challenge by United Way of Washtenaw County. The 21 Day Equity Challenge runs Sept. 8-27. Every day, UWWC sents out an email to challenge participants with an email prompt including readings, videos and/or podcasts. The challenge is done in partnership with other United Way organizations across Michigan in light of recent data regarding Michigan households who are considered Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained and Employed. Learn more about the 21 Day Equity Challenge at uwwashtenaw.org/equity-michigan.
Washtenaw County Sheriff appointed founding member of national criminal justice think tank
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff appointed founding member of national criminal justice think tankANN ARBOR Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has been elected as a founding member of a new nationwide organization and think tank that aims to steer policy in the criminal justice field. According to its mission statement:The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. We believe a fair and effective criminal justice system is essential to democracy and a core measure of our nations well-being. The Councils advisory Board of Trustees is co-chaired by Mark Holden of Koch Industries and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates. Jerry BrownFormer Philadelphia Mayor Michael NutterVan Jones of CNNSheriff Clayton was nominated by Trustees and Directors and elected by the Councils Board of Directors.