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Measuring Change: Women in Corporate Leadership

Measuring Change: Women in Corporate Leadership - 5:04

For every 100 men promoted or hired into their first management position, only 72 women are given the opportunity to take the same step. Terry Barclay of Inform discusses the importance of women representation on company boards.

Preparing Young People for Opportunities

Preparing Young People for Opportunities - 5:16

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly all young people—98.6 percent—hold at least one job between the ages of 18 and 25. The average young person holds 6.3 jobs between 18 and 25. Jason Lee of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan discusses the importance of preparing young people for opportunities in a global economy.

Experiences during the Holocaust

Experiences during the Holocaust - 5:13

The Holocaust was the World War II genocide of the European Jews. Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered some six million Jews. Eli Mayerfeld of the Holocaust Memorial Center discusses the importance of a special exhibit, "Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann."

Leveling the Playing Field

Leveling the Playing Field - 5:09

Detroit is the fourth largest city in the country when it comes to small businesses - with over 62,000 small businesses in the city. Mark Lee of The Lee Group discusses the importance of leveling the playing field when it comes to small businesses.

Inside the Michigan 2020 Census

Inside the Michigan 2020 Census - 5:10

Once every decade, the U.S. Census works to count every person living in the United States. Kerry Ebersole Singh of the State of Michigan 2020 Census joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of being counted for the 2020 Census.

Creating Sustainability in Your Business Model

Creating Sustainability in Your Business Model - 4:51

According to small biz genius, small businesses employ 59 million people in the U.S. and 82% of small businesses that fail do so because of cash flow problems. David Girodat of Fifth Third Bank discusses the importance of having the right tools to run a small business.

Empowering People of Diverse Backgrounds

Empowering People of Diverse Backgrounds - 5:06

It's estimated that 60-70 percent of jobs are found through networking. Mark Lee of NAMIC-Detroit joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of networking and bringing together all levels of diversity.

No-Fault Insurance Reform: Educating Yourself

No-Fault Insurance Reform: Educating Yourself - 6:24

According to the Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2018 there were 312,798 crashes, of which 905 were fatal and 55,340 were personal injury. Steve Ragan of Hope Network discusses the importance of educating yourself on the no-fault insurance reform bill.

Fighting against Anti-Semitism and Racism

Fighting against Anti-Semitism and Racism - 5:14

According to the Anti-Defamation League, the number of anti-Semitic incidents across the United States, including assaults, vandalism and attacks on Jewish institutions climbed some 67 percent from January to September of 2017, compared to the same period a year earlier. Reverend Kenneth J. Flowers of Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of building Black-Jewish relations.

Bringing Black Young Professionals Together

Bringing Black Young Professionals Together - 5:13

According to the State of Young America report - One out of 4 African American women and 1 out of 3 African American men ages 18-24 are unemployed. Darvell Powell of Black Young Professionals of Metro Detroit joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of personal development for members of BYP.

Celebrating the life of LGBTQ African Americans

Celebrating the life of LGBTQ African Americans - 5:13

According to the Williams Institute, there are more than 1 million LGBTQ African Americans currently living in the United States. Curtis Lipscomb of LGBT Detroit discusses past leaders like Bayard Rustin who was a civil rights organizer and activist, best known for his work as adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s and '60s.

Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Detroit

Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Detroit - 5:12

70% of youth born in poverty stay in poverty. Shawn H. Wilson of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of breaking the poverty cycle in Detroit.

Mentoring Children in the Foster Care System

Mentoring Children in the Foster Care System - 5:12

According to Focus on the Family, each year approximately 7,400 children enter foster care for the first time. And on any given day in Michigan, approximately 13,000 children are in foster care or a residential placement due to abuse or neglect. Khadija Walker-Fobbs of Judson Center discusses the importance of mentoring for children in the foster care system.

Pushing Legislation: Tobacco 21 and Oral Chemotherapy Fairness

Pushing Legislation: Tobacco 21 and Oral Chemotherapy Fairness - 5:11

According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, nearly 95% of adults who smoke started smoking before the age of 21. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy medications are higher than intravenous medications. Andrew Schepers of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on efforts being made to change legislation.

Advocating for African Americans

Advocating for African Americans - 5:13

According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Black population in Michigan is 13.7%. Minou Jones of the Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan outlines some of the important programs and services available for African Americans in Southeast Michigan.

Investing in People and Places Throughout Detroit

Investing in People and Places Throughout Detroit - 5:01

According to theU.S. Census Bureau, African Americans living in Detroit accounted for 79.1% of the total population, or approximately 532,425 people as of 2017 estimates. Melanca Clark of the Hudson-Webber Foundation discusses the importance of affordable housing and racial equality in the City of Detroit.

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