Diversity

An education budget plan passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. It would give schools around $2400 more per student than under the current budget. Colin Jackson has more.

If you've recently visited Gallup Park in Ann Arbor or Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, you probably noticed some beautiful, colorful billboard-sized art installations. These come from the non-profit "Embracing Our Differences Michigan." That organization will hold its 3rd annual Diversity Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18th at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Nancy Margolis about promoting and advancing diversity in our community.

The Faculty Senate at the University of Michigan is asking the college administration to do more to defend itself and its people from the Trump Administration's political interference. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Board of Education discussed significant gaps in funding needs for school infrastructure improvements during its meeting Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

While sadness and anger are being expressed down the road in Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University says its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will continue. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The University of Michigan is closing its office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and its Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, effective immediately. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Eastern Michigan University had a celebration Friday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its Women's and Gender Studies program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Department of Education has slashed DEI initiatives from schools nationwide as part of President Trump’s executive order. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on how this could impact Washtenaw County's special needs students.

The University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University have released guidelines for how their communities should respond if federal law enforcement officers, such as ICE, asks for access to campus locations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Among the series of executive orders President Trump issued last week are policies rolling back DEI initiatives and federally recognizing only two genders. Ann Arbor’s pioneering LGBT organization, the Jim Toy Community Center, is preparing to address these challenges. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.