Coverage of programs that deal with gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, and socioeconomic status; are focused on fair access to resources and opportunities; and those that create environments where people feel welcome, respected, and fully accepted.
For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Perceptions has hired a full-time executive director. The new director hopes to make the Great Lakes Bay Region more welcoming for the LGBTQ community.
Central Michigan University has announced the opening of its Institute for Transformative Dialogue to provide a space for facilitated in-person conversations among members of two or more different social groups. It’s a simple idea but a powerful one. Communication begets understanding.
Perceptions leads the charge for equality for LGBTQ+ people in the Thumb and Mid-Michigan. The organization offers support, discussion groups, social gatherings, scholarships, a festival, and more, to build understanding and tolerance.
The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
Students at Central Michigan University set out to knock down barriers in the fashion industry at the annual Threads Fashion Show. Collections by student designers were modeled by a variety of body types, demonstrating that fashion is for all.
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