equity

Restoration plans for the Grand River have been underway for several years. Has it been an equitable process? Local Black, Indigenous, and people of color gathered with project leaders Wednesday evening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum ensuring their vision is included in the endeavor

A Michigan State University education professor says state policies are failing to help rural schools and communities.

Michigan is receiving millions in federal grant money to address disparities in gaining jobless benefits.

Once established, the independent body would help advance social equity city-wide by supporting efforts such as business incubation, entrepreneur training, job and wealth creation strategies, economic incentives, capital, expungement assistance and other efforts designed to increase opportunities for traditionally under-resourced communities.

Salvador Lopez joins TMS.

Valissa Armstead, director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion of the Spectrum Health System, is our guest on this edition of Powerful Women: Let’s Talk

“To be frank I think we’re a little bit baffled on what’s driving these differences," University of Michigan associate professors of public policy, said.

Beth Battaglino joins in.

The City Commission authorized the first deposit of $957,365.78 to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund, marking the first major deposit since the fund was established to address racial and ethnic disparities in housing in Grand Rapids.

The battle continues over the Civil War Statue inside Allendale Community Park. A local group, Allendale for Equality, debuted a billboard on Monday which…