Mar 26, 2021 | From The Executive Director, Welcoming and Inclusion
With a new administration in the White House, America is now on course to reverse the many harmful and economically damaging immigration policies of the previous era. President Joe Biden’s administration has prioritized restoring America’s historic role as a...
Sep 16, 2020 | Corporations, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Institutions, Neighborhoods, Small Business, Talent, Welcoming and Inclusion
As Global Detroit’s 10th Anniversary celebration nears, we are honored to celebrate five community leaders who reflect our commitment to building a more vibrant and inclusive Detroit and Southeast Michigan. These leaders will be honored with Inclusive Economies Awards...
Aug 4, 2020 | From The Executive Director, Welcoming and Inclusion
Ten years ago Global Detroit launched with a strategy document based on 18 months of study and engagement with over 100 Southeastern Michigan’s business, economic development, health care, university, auto, philanthropic and immigrant community leaders. Top among the...
Jun 24, 2020 | From The Executive Director, Government, Inclusive Institutions, Welcoming and Inclusion
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Philandro Castile, Botham Jean, Trayvon Martin Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner. It’s important to say the names of Black Americans murdered by police and white supremacists. It’s important to understand these are...
May 14, 2019 | Neighborhoods, Welcoming and Inclusion
Over several weeks last fall, more than 30 women and girls gathered around red onion skins, dried eucalyptus leaves and buckets of indigo dye to create beautifully printed silk scarves and vibrant blue canvas tote bags. The collective art project, called Common...
