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Eliminating barriers for small businesses to grow and thrive in the City of...

As Detroit’s small business owners continue to face challenging times, there is hope with tools and resources available to help. Pierre Batton, Executive Vice President of Small Business Services for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Executive Director of Detroit Means Business joins Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of making Detroit the most inclusive and equitable city for small business development and small business growth in the country.

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6:12

They went from serving 500 families a week to over 5,000 since the pandemic...

Oakland County Is among the ten highest income counties in the United State with populations over one million people, yet communities in this county are facing several challenges with evictions and food insecurities. More than 20,000 are vulnerable to a crisis. Ryan Hertz, President and CEO of Lighthouse MI joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of addressing environmental barriers to ending poverty.

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6:31

Helping youth through trauma for better opportunities

Children are more vulnerable to trauma because of their size, age and dependence. Kim Glenn, Executive Director of Good Measure Inc is working hard to help youth through trauma so they know somebody cares and is there to help them with their future.

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5:37

Closing the digital divide in underserved communities

According to Pew Research, 90% say the internet has been essential or important for them personally during the coronavirus outbreak. Zachary Rowe, Executive Director of Friends of Parkside, discusses how they are helping to close the digital divide to residents in Detroit.

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5:45

Reducing unconscious bias and addressing social determinants

The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Where individuals live, learn, work, and age, along with socioeconomic status and race, all have a tremendous influence on their health. How are things changing in health care when looking at social determinants? Ewa Matuszewski, CEO of MedNetOne Health Solutions, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of reducing unconscious bias and addressing social determinants.

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5:50

Keeper of The Dream Award

They are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through scholarships. Niajah Hood, 2021 Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Recipient and Oakland University Student, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of the award and what it means to her.

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5:59

Dismantling Racism in Metro Detroit

Detroit is the most segregated city in the country, with more than half the Black population living in neighborhoods that are 80% Black. Mike Rafferty, President and CEO of New Detroit, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the important work that New Detroit is doing to fight racism and racial equality in Metro Detroit.

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5:39

Personal Finance Recovery and Understanding Your Credit

According to a recent report by T. Rowe Price, the percentage of families carrying credit card debt has increased due to pandemic-induced financial strain. Families reporting credit card debt have risen from 43% in 2020 to 57% in 2021.

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5:47

Building the next generation of Future Leaders in the City of Detroit

Every 60 seconds a student in America drops out of High School. David Merritt, Founder of Merit Goodness and Give Merit, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are supporting students through high school and into college.

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5:43

Helping Residents Become More Self-Sufficient

Currently, 1.2 million households live in public housing nationwide. The Inkster Housing Commission is providing more than house with the help of partnerships, like Comcast. Aaron Cooper, Executive Director of the Inkster Housing Commission, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of partnerships that are helping Inkster residents become more self-sufficient.

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6:49

What Does It Mean To Be Disabled Under The Americans With Disabilities Act ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Terry Bonnette, Co-Managing Partner of the management side labor and employment for law firm Nemeth Law, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about what it means to be disabled and how the pandemic has added new disabilities.

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5:50

Keeping The Hispanic And Latino Community Connected

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,7.6 percent of Detroit's population is Hispanic or Latino. Sandy Gaytan, Community Organizing Coordinator for the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the work they are doing in the Latino Community.

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6:06

Advocating For Those With Disabilities

According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults in Michigan have a disability. Diane Fleser, CEO of the Disability Network West Michigan, joins host Laurel Hess to share how those with disabilities are filling the work void.

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5:23

Promoting the Filipino Culture

On August 12, 1898, an armistice was signed between the United States and Spain ceding the Philippines for the sum of $20 M making the Philippines a protectorate of the United States. Nieves McRoberts – Lukasik, Vice President of the United States Pinoys For Good Governance Michigan and Chairperson of the Asian Rice Festival, discusses the importance on educating the community about the Filipino culture and the Asian Rice Festival.

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5:29

Connecting Youth to Opportunities

According to a report from The Social Science Research Council, Detroit’s young people had the third largest rate of disconnection in the nation, among Black students the rate was over 25 percent. Amy Nederlander, Founder and President of L!fe Leaders discusses how youth are disconnected from opportunities and how her organization is working to change that.

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5:38

Building Healthy Strong Families

Black babies in Detroit die at twice the rate of other babies in Michigan. Moms in Detroit face barriers to accessing quality prenatal care, social isolation, and stress that can put their babies at a higher risk of being born too small or too early. Shirley Mann Gray, Director of Maternal Child Health for the Detroit Health Department discusses the importance of building healthy strong families.

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