Detroit Evening Report: Target protest planned in Southfield amid retailer’s DEI rollback
Faith leaders, community organizers and civil rights advocates will rally outside of Southfield’s Target store tomorrow April 12, according to...
Thousands of U-M faculty, students hold emergency meeting in response to DEI cuts
Over 3,000 faculty, staff and students at the University of Michigan held an emergency meeting after the university announced it...
The Metro: Political pressure is ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Diversity, equity and inclusion is going away. It’s been the story...
The Metro: The future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders aimed to reduce diversity, equity and inclusion efforts....
Future of DEI at University of Michigan under the microscope
There’s a lot of attention on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at universities across the country.President-elect Donald Trump has...
Detroit-based Healthy Roots Dolls addressing need for diverse representation in toys
When you don’t have hair that is seen as beautiful by the mainstream, it's often hard to see the beauty...
The Metro: Author highlights diversity, sense of community in Dearborn with book of short stories
The city of Dearborn — sandwiched between Detroit, Inkster and Downriver — is a major cultural hub for Arab Americans...
Corporations fell short of their 2020 DEI promises, but strategist says it’s not too late
In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests throughout the summer of 2020, the country watched companies and corporations pledge...
Hamtramck fosters community with arts and culture series
During the pandemic, the Hamtramck Arts & Culture Commission revamped to create new programs for neighbors to get to know...
Marvel movies are expanding who is seen as the hero
Comic books have been a mainstay for decades, growing our imaginations and giving us hope when the world around us...
What to know about the Concert of Colors 2022
The Concert of Colors is back in full swing for the 2022 season. Founded by WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed (host...
Reflecting on the inclusive beginnings of the Concert of Colors
Detroit has long been a destination for immigrant communities, dating to before Henry Ford began the first automotive assembly line...