At New Detroit, we empower leaders to drive change through equity. Our programs equip individuals and organizations to lead inclusively, embrace diversity, and champion justice. Together, we’re building a future where fairness and opportunity shape every community. Join us in transforming communities, one leader at a time.
OUR
MISSION
New Detroit leads collaborative efforts to dismantle racism and achieve racial equity by changing hearts, minds, policies, and systems in Southeastern Michigan.
Free Training for CEOs and Business Leaders
6 Key Principles To Driving Business Growth
Discover how leading with equity can elevate your business performance. Gain actionable insights and strategies that will not only foster a more inclusive workplace but also drive innovation, employee engagement, and profitability.
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DE&I Professionals Executive and Senior Leadership HR and Communications Leaders Officers of Cultural Programming Coaches and Trainers Educators and Administrators Learning Specialists and Counselors
Trainings & Education
New Detroit’s Just Institute is a comprehensive suite of certificated trainings and customized consulting.
RACISM
IS A
PUBLIC HEALTH
CRISIS
The concept of racism as a public health crisis was first raised by the Harvard School of Public Health in 2019 to look across systems, not just health. Systemic racism touches and is influenced by every facet of society, from education and housing to employment and justice. In a 2020 Detroit Free Press OpEd, New Detroit’s president, Michael Rafferty, declared racism a public health crisis, noting it met all the hallmarks of a public health crisis: the situation is urgent; the potential harm would be catastrophic, the harm can’t be avoided through ordinary procedures. Since then, three states (including MI), the city of Detroit and 50 municipalities (including Ferndale Public Schools) have declared racism as a public health crisis. Federal legislation has also been introduced.
There are several ways to engage in our campaign: sign our petition, record a selfie, read a new report by our partner Detroit Future City on the connection between social determinants of health and systemic racism, purchase swag, join our next meeting.
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