Equity and Inclusion

Author/Speaker Omar Harris joins in to discuss his eighth book.

-Senator Thomas Albert tried unsuccessfully to add language that would have capped university spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at 2% of revenue.-Senator Joe Bellino sought to take away funding increases from universities which allow student groups with a “history of supporting terrorist organizations or threats of physical violence toward others.”

We talk to the Equity Systems Manager in the Office of Equity and Engagement for the answer.

Corewell Health is hosting several events this week in celebration of National Black Breastfeeding Week across Michigan.

CEO of the March of Dimes Dr. Elizabeth Cherot discusses Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity.

Disability Advocates of Kent County's Inclusion Consultant and Trainer, Jon Cauchi, joins the show to talk about the American's with Disabilities Act, and the role of Disability Advocates of Kent County in the community.

Positioned throughout Ottawa County, these kiosk stations allow residents to download and complete court forms, file documents and paperwork, pay fees, fines, court costs, or child support, seek assistance from the Legal Self-Help Center, conduct legal research, and attend court hearings held virtually.

Institutions will be forced to reshape their admission plans and create new ways to ensure diversity in student bodies.

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement, it won’t disqualify residents who fail to get their paperwork in, until the end of July. This decision comes from new guidance from the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Participants can earn a slight bit more this year than last year’s guidelines allowed and still qualify.