Alize Asberry Payne

Derrick Jackson has been named Washtenaw County’s new Racial Equity Officer. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Jackson is wrapping up his role as Director of Community Engagement for the Sheriff’s Office.

Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer Alize Asberry Payne has resigned. She had been under fire for months regarding questionable travel expenses. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County is considering a stricter policy regarding government employees' travel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A county official has been appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court’s commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

MLK Day is a day of reflection and service. And it's an opportunity to set forth an agenda to continue building on Dr. King's "Dream." WEMU's David Fair engaged Washtenaw County's racial equity officer, Alize Asberry Payne, for a conversation on where the community is and where it's going.

Washtenaw County’s own Alize Asberry Payne has been recognized as a local leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

2020 reinforced that there is still a lot of work to do to achieve racial equality and justice in America. Numerous acts of police brutality and a…

Friday, June 19th has been declared "Juneteenth Celebration Day" in Michigan by Governor Gretchen Whitmer commemorating the day in 1865 when slavery was…

COVID-19 is having a disproportionately large impact on Washtenaw County’s African American community.African Americans make up 12 percent of the county’s…

Earlier this month, the Washtenaw County Health Department released data regarding confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. The most disturbing information…