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Closing the Racial Equity Gap

Closing the Racial Equity Gap (5:22)

According to a 2018 Kellogg study the State of Michigan stood to gain 96 billion dollars if the racial equity gap was closed. Charity Dean, President and CEO of the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance discusses the importance of closing the racial equity gap.

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Sport

Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Sport (6:10)

John Shippen (1879-1968) was the first-ever American-born Golf Professional and the first-ever Black Golf Professional. Ebony Walls, Philanthropy and Partnership Manager for Rocket Mortgage Classic discusses the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the sports industry.

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Ending Generational Poverty Through Mentoring

Ending Generational Poverty Through Mentoring (5:03)

About 78% of Detroit youth live in high-poverty neighborhoods. Friends of the Children - Detroit is working to end generational poverty through their mentoring program. Their model is evidence-informed and research-based, proven long-term outcomes to show it works. Nicole McKinney, Executive Director of Friends of The Children - Detroit, discusses the importance of mentoring the most vulnerable and their effective model.

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Creating Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs in Detroit

Creating Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs in Detroit (5:12)

Less than 1% of venture capital investments are made in black owned companies in the United States each year. TechTown Detroit is working to identify the barriers that black entrepreneurs have to start businesses, especially in the tech sectors. Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown Detroit talks about Detroit's equitable recovery and the importance of making sure everyone gets to benefit from it.

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Helping People to Understand Detroit

Helping People to Understand Detroit (5:39)

The Detroit Experience Factory has been helping people to understand Detroit for over 15 years. Jeanette Pierce, Founder of the Detroit Experience Factory discusses how they have pivoted to the virtual world during the pandemic and a new initiative called, "City Institute."

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Small Businesses: Re-Emerging From the Abyss

Small Businesses: Re-Emerging From the Abyss (4:51)

Many small businesses shut down within the first three months of the pandemic. How are those that are still operating recovering and growing? Mark Lee, President and CEO of The Lee Group discusses the importance of making sure small businesses have a handle on their financials.

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COVID-19: Post Economic Recovery

COVID-19: Post Economic Recovery (6:29)

Economists are projecting a mid-year recovery with a potential full recovery in 2022. Dave Girodat, Regional President of Fifth Third Bank talks about the importance of preparing your business for success going forward.

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Supporting Communities of Color

Supporting Communities of Color (4:56)

According to a recent study, black-led nonprofits receive less than 4% of grants and contributions. The Minority Freedom Community Fund is helping to raise funds for communities of color. TeQuion Brookins, Founder and COO of the Minority Freedom Community Fund discusses the work her organization is doing to represent communities of color.

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Helping Women Owned Businesses

Helping Women Owned Businesses (5:42)

According to a 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses report, the number of women-owned businesses in Michigan more than doubled from approximately 217 thousand in 2002 to more than 436 thousand in 2019. Alexis Dishman, Chief Lending Officer of Michigan Women Forward talks about the importance of helping women owned businesses in Michigan.

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Celebrating Women in Michigan

Celebrating Women in Michigan (5:26)

They champion the creation of authentic gender equity in Michigan. Michigan Women Forward have been honoring distinguished women who have been associated with the State of Michigan since 1983. Meaghan Bergman, Program Manger of the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame talks about the importance of honoring Michigan Women.

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Getting Support for Mental Illness

Getting Support for Mental Illness (5:33)

According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year. Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health Michigan, talks about NAMI and the importance of seeking help for a mental illness.

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Assisting Those In Need

Assisting Those In Need (5:23)

Approximately 43 percent of Michigan households struggle to afford the basic necessities. Hassan Hammoud, Executive Director of Michigan 211, discusses how they are assisting those in need.

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Helping Businesses Stay Open

Helping Businesses Stay Open (5:30)

There are approximately 1,700 businesses in Southwest Detroit. Rob Dewaelsche, President and CEO of the Southwest Detroit Business Association discusses how businesses in Southwest Detroit are pivoting their business models to stay open.

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Eviction Prevention

Eviction Prevention (5:35)

There are two kinds of protection against eviction right now - a statewide Eviction Diversion Program that can help you pay back rent, and the CDC eviction moratorium. Kellie Maki Foster, Staff Development Director of Lakeshore Legal Aid discusses these programs and how to get help.

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COVID-19 and Customers Needs

COVID-19 and Customers Needs (4:49)

According to a survey conducted by the Small Business Association of Michigan, one in seven Michigan small businesses are not sure they will survive the coronavirus pandemic. Mark Lee, President and CEO of The Lee Group, gives insight to how small businesses are surviving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

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