Building off of the first-of-its-kind , the “Closing Equity Gaps in Detroit” series features top corporate, civic, and philanthropic thought leaders sharing insights on key issues that are impacting the quality of life among Detroit residents.
Completed with the renowned , the survey unpacks the nuances of daily life from neighborhood to neighborhood in Detroit and how these different experiences impact residents’ ability to achieve a life well lived.
The goal of this series is to provide a platform to drive dialogue and collective action to help achieve better outcomes for Detroiters using data highlighted in the survey.
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The Skillman Foundation: There is a Direct Line Between Quality Public Education and Quality of Life
March 21, 2024
The Skillman Foundation’s Angelique Powers defines what a quality school is and how the Foundation supports Detroit youth families, and…
Gilbert Family Foundation: We Must Dismantle Systemic Disparities in Home Ownership
March 7, 2024
Gilbert Family Foundation’s Darnell Adams discusses the disparity in homeownership rates among Black residents in Detroit.
Innovative Investment and Policy Will Help Detroiters Realize Vision for Their Neighborhoods
February 22, 2024
The City of Detroit’s Stephanie Washington discusses the City’s innovative policy and investment and its commitment to furthering progress for…
DTE: We All Have a Role in Creating Good Jobs (And Access to Them)
February 8, 2024
DTE’s Rodney E. Cole shares strategies on how to solve Detroiters’ struggles to access good jobs that are available.
Investing in Small Business Vital to Closing Equity Gaps, Growing Detroit
November 30, 2023
Bank of America’s (BOA) Matt Elliott shares how BOA is working to support small business owners and close equity gaps…
Transit Failure − or Success − is a Policy Choice
November 16, 2023
Megan Owens, Executive Director of Transportation Riders United (TRU), writes about the importance of making bold investments in transit.
Detroit Will Not Reach Its Full Potential Until Our Youngest Residents Reach Theirs
November 2, 2023
Henry Ford Health’s Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom writes about the importance of child health care.
Child Care Costs Keeping Nearly 30% of Area Residents From a Job – Undermining Families and the Economy
October 19, 2023
Dr. Darienne Hudson, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, reflects on the Detroit Resident Voices…
Disparity in Access to Mental Health Services Requires Immediate Action
October 6, 2023
Bridget G. Hurd, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,…
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