people of color

Evidence for AI models potentially having a medical bias based on race was discovered in a recent University of Michigan study. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Eastern Michigan University hosted Reverend Jesse Jackson and his son, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Wednesday afternoon. Ana Longoria reports.

The University of Michigan has released census data for the fall 2024 semester, showing a 1.5% increase in total enrollment and a 12% rise in applications. That includes an increase among students of color. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

In the year 2024, right here in Washtenaw County, there are still racially restrictive covenants written into thousands of property deeds. These property deeds are dedicated to preventing people of color for buying or renting homes. Exposing and combatting these provisions is the mission of the group Justice InDeed. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Justice InDeed co-leads Justin Schell and Jessica Letaw about the effort to eradicate these covenants and fight segregation and economic inequality.

A report by the University of Michigan’s Youth Policy Lab has found significant inequalities in career and technical education access across Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The food industry can be lucrative, but it is also a difficult industry in which to succeed. Ypsilanti-based Joyful Treats Community Development Corp. is giving young people a sturdy ladder to begin the climb. WEMU's David Fair looks at Joyful Treats “Celebrations” program with the organization's founder and executive director, Khadija Wallace. She explains how it equitably trains teens and young adults how to become food entrepreneurs, particularly young people of color.

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to make a decision soon on a case about the state’s minimum wage. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Connecting to the earth, learning to work, play and learn from the soil below our feet: That’s the mission Willow Run Acres in Ypsilanti and the personal mission of its founder, Farmer T.C. Collins. In addition to nurturing the earth and taking joy in its bounties, Farmer T.C. uses Willow Run Acres to fight food injustice and inequities in economic opportunities for the Black community. The land also serves as an education center for young people, so future generations can connect to the earth. Farmer T.C. joined WEMU’s David Fair on an Earth Day edition of "Washtenaw United."

A new report issued today shows disparities in the way people of color have their cases referred for prosecution in Washtenaw County. 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.