New Detroit is the recipient of the 2023 Racial Justice and DE&I Advocacy Award by the National Diversity Council and the Michigan Diversity Council. This award recognizes recognize individuals, companies, and organizations committed to building awareness and advocacy to bring about the different elements of racial and social justice, including diversity, inclusion, and equity. The…
TRIGGER WARNING Little has changed in 60 years when it comes to police in many U.S. cities and their actions against unarmed Black and Brown men. Another unsurprising assault on an unarmed Black man by police. This time in Ohio on “Independence Day.” Jadarrius Rose surrendered to police with his hands up. Despite that, police…
Expressing our condolences on the recent passing of The Honorable Reverend JoAnn Watson, a former Detroit city councilwoman and celebrated civil rights activist who devoted her life to serving her community. She fought against racism and promoted social justice alongside many leading organizations, including her work as a former New Detroit board member. She was…
Our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, celebrates the end of slavery, a pivotal time in race relations in this nation. A hundred years later, the Civil Rights movement was another critical era in the quest for equality. Where are we as a nation today? Read New Detroit’s Op-Ed in the Detroit FreePress
Cheryl P. Johnson – CEO of COTS, and New Detroit’s board chair was honored in a private ceremony with an unveiling of a self-portrait at the Detroit Historical Museum by The Soul Of Philanthropy (TSOP) for her dedication and heart work within the community. The Soul of Philanthropy: Reframed & Exhibited is a multi-sensory exhibit…
Michigan did right today, taking a step to chisel away systemic racism, and the cycle of poverty that’s connected with it. Criminal records for non-violent offenses should never be a life sentence into poverty, but it has been for decades. This week however, more than one million Michigan residents will have nonviolent convictions expunged from…
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New Detroit has been selected as a Best of MichBusiness Awardee. Awardees will be featured in a special edition of the January/February 2023 issue of Corp! Magazine.
Detroit – New Detroit announces their First Annual Racial Equity Conference Just Lead: A New Detroit Conference to Advance Racial Equity at the Detroit Marriott. The conference will be held virtually and in person from October 13-14, 2022. National and local speakers will offer participants compelling perspectives on racial equity and racial justice, and participants can choose from learning…