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$1 Million Endowment Established to Support Detroit Youth Choir

$1 Million Endowment Established to Support Detroit Youth Choir - 5:15

A group of Detroit-based foundations and members of the business community announced a $1 million endowment to recognize the Detroit Youth Choir following their tremendous accomplishment on NBC's American's Got Talent. Mariam Noland, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of helping kids forever.

Defining E-Cigarettes as Tobacco Products

Defining E-Cigarettes as Tobacco Products - 5:14

According to the Cancer Action Network, almost 30 percent of cancer deaths in Michigan are attributed to smoking. Andrew Schepers, Michigan Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network discusses the importance of stopping addiction to tobacco.

Homelessness in Early Childhood

Homelessness in Early Childhood - 5:13

Estimated 15,565 children under age 5 are experiencing homelessness based on the educational definition. Sarah Ostyn, Kids Count Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy discusses the some of the negative outcomes associated with homelessness from birth through 4.

Funding Research for Self-Driving Technologies

Funding Research for Self-Driving Technologies - 5:13

The University of Michigan is part of a collaborative of Michigan organizations that won a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund research, development, and testing of self-driving technologies at U-M’s Mcity Test Facility, the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti, and in the City of Detroit. Greg McGuire, Associate Director of Mcity talks with Laurel Hess about the importance of public trust in development of technologies.

Providing Basic Human Needs

Providing Basic Human Needs - 5:14

There are more than 600,000 foreign-born individuals in Michigan, 70 percent of whom who live in southeast Michigan. Michigan is ranked fourth in the country for the number of refugee acceptances since 2012. The number of refugees entering Michigan has declined by 85.7 percent since fiscal year 2016. Mariam Noland, President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan discusses the importance of coming together as a community to make a long term difference.

Keeping Our Country Safe

Keeping Our Country Safe - 5:10

Detection dogs are trained to detect target scents, and alert their handlers to it. These scents can vary hugely because, thanks to their incredible sense of smell, the list of detectable target scents is almost endless. Greg Guidice, President and CEO of Elite Detection K9 talks with Laurel Hess about the need for scent-detection dogs.

Journey to Recovery

Journey to Recovery - 5:13

CARE of Southeastern Michigan impacts over 40,000 people a year in Southeastern Michigan. Through many of their programs, they are helping individuals to live better lives. Monique Stanton, President and CEO of CARE of Southeastern Michigan joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of all their services and programs.

Preserving the History of African Americans

Preserving the History of African Americans - 5:13

For years, the African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County has been giving presentations to local schools and working with the Historic Downtown Tour to help preserve the history of African Americans in the area. The museum has three facets to its collection: The arts, the Underground Railroad tour and oral histories. Joyce Hunter, President and CEO of the African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County joins Laurel Hess to talk about some new and ongoing projects.

Building a Supportive Educational Pipeline for Youth from Foster Care in Michiga...

Building a Supportive Educational Pipeline for Youth from Foster Care in Michiga... - 5:14

According to the Mi School Data, in Michigan, approximately 40% of youth with experience in foster care graduate high school compared to 80% of their general population peers. Karie Ward of Fostering Success Michigan shares how they are increasing access in higher education for students with experience in foster care.

Honoring the Achievements of Remarkable Michigan Women

Honoring the Achievements of Remarkable Michigan Women - 5:09

In 1702 Marie-Therese Guyon Cadillac and Anne Picote de Belestre de Tonti joined their husbands at Fort Pontchartrain (Detroit), becoming the first two European women settlers in Michigan. Michigan Women Forward is celebrating Women in Michigan and all the important contributions made to the state. Carolyn Cassin, CEO of Michigan Women Forward joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of recognizing Women in the State of Michigan - past and present.

Re-Imagining Personal Air Transportation

Re-Imagining Personal Air Transportation - 5:29

Studies estimate that by 2035, global air travel based inspections, goods, and passenger services have the potential to be a $74 billion market. Jon Rimanelli, CEO for Airspace Experience Technologies, joins Laurel Hess to discuss Mobi-One and his vision for the future of air transportation.

Funding for Programs that are Helping People

Funding for Programs that are Helping People - 5:21

Researchers analyzed data from a 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health, which surveyed parents of children ages 17 and under. Of the 46.6 million children included in the study, 16.5 percent had at least one mental health disorder. Larry Burns, President and CEO of The Children's Foundation discusses the importance of breaking the stigma of mental health.

Legacy of Judge Damon J. Keith

Legacy of Judge Damon J. Keith - 5:12

He was a tireless champion of civil rights and civil liberties and one of the nation’s longest-serving federal judges. Peter Hammer, Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights discusses the legacy of Judge Damon J. Keith.

Introducing Young Women to STEM

Introducing Young Women to STEM - 5:13

According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 28% of the science and engineering workforce. Bia Hamed of Digital Divas discusses the program and how important it is for young women to get involved in STEM.

Preparing For the Future by Reducing Debt

Preparing For the Future by Reducing Debt - 5:18

The Department of Education reports that the typical repayment period for borrowers with between $20,000 and $40,000 in federal student loans is 20 years. Adrienne Way, CEO and Owner of Edcor discusses how employers are helping to pay off student loans.

Connecting Locals and Visitors to Detroit

Connecting Locals and Visitors to Detroit - 5:16

Detroit Experience Factory has taken over 100,000 people on experiential tours of Detroit since launching in 2006. Jeanette Pierce, Founder of the Detroit Experience Factory discusses the importance of connecting visitors to Detroit and its history.

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