Announcing the 10 global finalists for Racial Equity 2030
“We have been heartened by the global nature of the response to the challenge, with ideas from nearly every part of the planet. ...
Racial Equity
Supporting entrepreneurs of color boosts racial equity
The pandemic has hit Michigan’s small businesses hard. Nearly a quarter of small and medium businesses have closed since February of 2020, and ...
Education
A strong early care and education system is vital economic infrastructure
If we want a high-quality workforce tomorrow, we have to invest in education today. Give that by 2050, 40% of Michigan’s workforce will ...
Health
Michigan’s economy depends on the health of our communities
Inequities in health in Michigan today account for $2.2 billion in excess medical care costs and $1.9 billion in untapped productivity. By reducing ...
Education
Wisdom of the first educators
In Fall 2020, Village East Elementary School in Colorado’s Cherry Creek Public Schools, planned for its children to return to school in person. ...
Brilliant children deserve a brilliant system
“Parents and youth are the experts of their lives. They have knowledge and experience. If you’re in a position of power, you should ...
Leadership
Ze Min Xiao, leading through authentic relationship
The WKKF Community Leadership Network (CLN) with the Center for Creative Leadership is an innovative fellowship that supports local leaders to connect, grow ...
Leadership
Sandra Ortsman & Sarah Stripp, stepping back to move forward
The WKKF Community Leadership Network (CLN) with the Center for Creative Leadership is an innovative fellowship that supports local leaders to connect, grow ...
Leadership
Local partners provide relief efforts to Ida victims
On Aug. 29 Hurricane Ida made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, causing power outages and flooding across the ...
Health
Building a more equitable health care workforce
Home care workers—individuals who provide health care services in the home, most often to seniors and people with disabilities—are among the fastest growing ...
