racial equity

More Michigan students who start a post-secondary degree or certificate are finishing within eight years. Colin Jackson has more on state data released this week.

President Trump's long-anticipated travel ban went into effect last week, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with University of Michigan lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy about the implications of this controversial measure for local students and universities in Washtenaw County.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer has hit her first 100 days in office. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

In 2023, a report from Eastern Michigan University revealed racial disparities in Ann Arbor traffic stops. Now there is talk of an updated study to see if the situation has changed. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert spoke to the co-author of the original study.

Ann Arbor’s Independent Police Oversight Commission wants to know if the first Driving Equality Ordinance passed in Michigan is working. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.

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.

Bills to address inequities within maternal health care passed the Michigan Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

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.

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.

A recent study from three children’s hospitals has found that patient information relating to racial and ethnic designations is often inaccurate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares this report.