Mt. Pleasant Director of Public Safety and Police Chief Paul Lauria talks about how Mt. Pleasant’s law enforcement approached the protests, and how a history of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as other collaborative efforts with community groups, helped set the stage for a weekend of peaceful protests.
While some protests across the nation have turned violent, those in the Great Lakes Bay Region have remained largely peaceful – including two in Mt. Pleasant. Protest organizers, attendees, and law enforcement talk about what has gone into making that happen.
Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one Midland company are doing to make their own path.
On Dec. 2, Mid Michigan Industries held its annual Night of Celebration event to recognize and thank the businesses and individuals who help the organization create inclusive communities for those with barriers to employment, as well as those the organization serves.
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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