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As Homicide Rates Surge, Momentum Grows for Community Violence-Prevention Solutions
Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his decades-long fight against violence in his hometown of Hartford, Conn. Help is on the way, however, for his nonprofit and hundreds more nationwide. Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his...
Detroit residents and activists calling for a more peaceful city this summer
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Residents of Detroit and activists held a press conference in front of The Spirit of Detroit on Saturday calling for a more peaceful city. "I wanted to stand in front of it and show the real spirit of Detroit - the spirit of Detroit...
Detroit got $826 million in ARPA dollars. Violence prevention groups hope to see a sliver of it.
Detroit is poised to leverage the success of violence intervention programs that are working around the country, as one of 16 cities designated by the Biden administration to benefit from a federal initiative announced last year.
Who Got Next? Local Community Leaders Carry the Torch of Dr. King’s Dream
As the nation looks to celebrate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, his dream of equality and peace continues to be an ongoing battle for Black communities. With a growing rate of police brutality, unjust and inhumane treatment and medical neglect,...
Own Your Story Campaign Empowers Detroiters to Tell Their Own Stories
At BLAC we love finding, hearing and sharing stories from Detroiters – specifically the Black folks – that are authentic, quirky, heartwarming or just plain cool. FORCE Detroit and TandemEd agree, which is why they launched the Detroit branch of the national Own...
Area Foundations Offer Funds for COVID-19 Relief, Hudson-Webber Foundation Announces Grantees
A group of local and national foundations have announced strategies to meet emerging community needs linked to the COVID-19 crisis. The initial funders include the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, DMC Foundation, Facebook Community Fund, and the Ralph C....
Detroit activists plan Juneteenth march focusing justice system reform
Driving FORCE award winners honored for keeping the peace in Detroit protests
DETROIT (FOX 2) - In the wake of the George Floyd killing by police in Minneapolis, protests took to the streets across America causing a social justice call to action. Some major cities saw some peaceful protests marred by unrest, but Detroit did not. This...
Nonprofits partner to support individuals incarcerated for cannabis
A national organization and a Michigan-based nonprofit are partnering to raise $30,000 in support of people currently or formerly incarcerated for cannabis-related crimes, hoping to bring an element of justice for those jailed for offenses that would now be legal...