Diversity & Equity Archives – Page 3 of 19

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.

Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

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August 5, 2025

En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.

Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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July 24, 2025

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.

Simranjit Kaur, the author of this story.

Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

By Simranjit Kaur

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Community Development

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July 24, 2025

People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.

Head Start and similar programs build academic skills as well as social and emotional strengths.

60 years of Head Start. What’s next?

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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July 22, 2025

As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.

Hundreds Gather in Saginaw for Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival

By Mikaila Bluew

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Community Development

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July 10, 2025

Great Lakes Bay Pride marked the finale of a month-long effort to create space, share stories, and support LGBTQ+ individuals across the region.

Irma Guzman poses for a photo in 2024 after receiving an award for 16 years of dedication and service.

From migrant worker to advocate, Irma Guzman offers a lifeline to families

By Kathy Roberts

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Diversity & Equity

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July 9, 2025

From a church basement in Bay City, migrant families find practical supplies and a supportive environment.

Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist at KDL, leads children through a building exercise.

Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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June 24, 2025

The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.

A performer at the 2024 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival goes off-stage to teach the crowd some dance moves

Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates Pride Month with events across the region

By Misty Barron

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Community Development

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June 5, 2025

Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates Pride Month 2025 with inclusive events across mid-Michigan, including festivals, fitness, drag shows, and community gatherings promoting LGBTQ+ joy and visibility.

Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience.

Partner Partner Content On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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May 30, 2025

To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.