empowerment

In 2003, an organization was founded with a mission of tackling the unmet needs of socially and economically vulnerable young women in Washtenaw County. Now, Girls Group is celebrating 20 years of empowering young women to achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and begin their college or career journeys. Sue Schooner is the founder and executive director of Girls Group and shared the organization's story with WEMU's David Fair.

Young women in Washtenaw County can face many obstacles in life, whether they're financial, educational, or emotional. Since 2003, Girls Group has been…

Booker T. Washington was an integral part of African-American history, especially in the realm of education. Washington's work inspired local photographer…

This week, "Art and Soul" is about the art of well being. 89.1 WEMU’s Lisa Barry talks with Ypsilanti author and transformational coach Cherisa Allen, who…