Arab American Economic Study

This report prepared by the Center for Urban Studies for the League for Economic Empowerment, provides estimates of this community’s significant employment, earnings and tax contributions to the region. Click on the link below to view the report in its entirety.

New Hispanic Population Report

Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies, in collaboration with the Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA) and the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies (CBS), conducted this Hispanic/Latina(o) study detailing the economic contributions and demographic characteristics of Southeast Michigan's Hispanic/Latina(o) population. You may be surprised by some of the findings.

The Multicultural Leadership Series PDF Print E-mail

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ew Detroit’s Multicultural Leadership Series offers a highly innovative approach to building cultural competency. Our goal is to develop a greater understanding of the distinctive and subtle differences between racial and ethnic groups and to provide the tools to enhance communication.

Objectives

  • To identify and build a strong and ongoing network of leaders in the metropolitan Detroit area who will facilitate cross-cultural collaborations for closing the racial, ethnic, and cultural divide.
  • To develop skills for facilitating ongoing dialogue, cross-cultural collaboration and advocacy among metro Detroit’s racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
  • To bridge communication gaps, promote better understanding, communication and appreciation among people.

Overview

This experience highlights the history, culture and socioeconomics of the following communities of color: African American, Arab, Asian, Chaldean, Latino and Native American. Participants attend a daylong orientation plus six 8 hour sessions. You may view the complete series schedule by clicking here.

Benefits of Participation

  • Increases insight and understanding of the many racial and ethnic group in Metropolitan Detroit.
  • Develops a talented and diverse group of leaders who can promote positive race relations.
  • Offers an opportunity for your organization to be recognized as one committed to racial, ethnic, and cultural understanding.

Cost

Tuition for the Multicultural Leadership Series is $500.00.

For more information about the Multicultural Leadership Series contact:

Marshalle S. Montgomery
New Detroit
Multicultural Leadership Series
3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 664-2000 (Phone)
(313) 664-2071 (Fax)