Diversity

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.

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National Day of Racial Healing observances set in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

There will be many ways to be part of the action in support of Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation.

What readers loved about Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave in 2017

The beginning of a new year is a time we take one more look at what readers thought were the best of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave.

Overcoming racism in Michigan

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

Healthcare: ‘Not a matter of left or right; a matter of right and wrong’

What are community leaders finding out about healthcare inequities? They are learning how it kills. 

On the cusp of eradicating HIV/Aids: How Dining Out For Life breaks down stigma, builds up resources

Today, 1.2 million people live with HIV in the United States. Dining Out For Life at 32 participating restaurants locally reminds people the disease has not gone away.

Anti-racism initiative explores tested ways to talk about and change what ails America

The Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative has come to Kalamazoo and it's got people talking and taking action.

Walker: ‘We need a new agenda to revitalize urban neighborhoods’

Donald Trump's election could have derailed the Kalamazoo Racism Summit. It didn't turn out that way.

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