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.

An artist’s rendering of Harmony Place at Huron Village

Housing group wins $27K grant to build Harmony Place, an interactive music parklet in Port Huron

“This award will help us replenish an area that became a vacant lot after we tore down the old playscape. This is a fresh, new, and colorful idea for the kids.”

Latest in Diversity & Equity
A new program provides 100 internet hotspots to area libraries throughout the region.
Parks system partners with libraries to provide 100 free hotspots throughout the region

“Working collectively, we can provide more internet access to families in our region and improve connection to virtual education and resources.”

Alphonso Amos is aware that if he stops or falters, others may go without, says community correspondent Harold Powell.
A man on a mission: Port Huron’s Alphonso Amos fights for those left behind

Alphonso Amos works tirelessly with multiple organizations and nonprofits; and not just in our community, but others as well. Driven by passion and the desire to serve, Amos is aware that if he stops or falters, others may go without.

“We wanted to facilitate this exhibit. We want to tell this story but it’s not necessarily our story to tell, so we needed the community’s help,” says Andrew Kercher.
From Whence We Came: Permanent Black history exhibit debuts at Carnegie Center this weekend

“We’re especially aware of it in February, because it’s Black History Month, but Black history is American history. It’s local history. It’s not a separate thing,” says Andrew Kercher. “It deserves to be acknowledged year-round.”

Jametta Lilly.
State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan’s COVID-19 racial disparities

Black residents have borne a disproportionate share of Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths, but in recent weeks those disheartening numbers have begun to turn around.

Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.

Chef Jacob Verstegen is committed to providing fresh, sustainable foods for restaurant patrons.
Executive chef dishing up flavorful options at St. Clair Inn

Once Chef Jacob Verstegen was situated in Michigan, he spent his first six weeks visiting and forging partnerships with local farms. "I came to farms to find out what's gonna grow, and make sense, and talked to the farmers."

Sade Richardson.
Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it

The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.

How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth

Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.

Overcoming racism in Michigan

Michiganders are unifying their communities, and finding peaceful pathways to overcome racism, and the divisiveness, segregation and disparities it causes.

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