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Understanding individually how we process the world around us is the best way to get to the underlying factors contributing to inequity in our lives. On Friday, May 17th, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan will launch the 21-Day Equity Challenge, and it's open to everyone in the community. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the UWSEM's senior director for diversity, equity and inclusion, Andre Ebron, about the program and its impacts.
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As officials for the City of Ypsilanti works on its next budget, concerns are being raised regarding its fund balance account. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
May is great time to head outdoors and learn about some of the native species of birds and plants in and around Washtenaw County. As Kevin Meerschaert reports, Superior Township is holding an event on Saturday to do so. -
Michigan legislators are working on bills to create new programs to specifically address mental health among current and former military servicemembers. They're scheduled for a House committee hearing this week. Colin Jackson has more. -
The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The state House approved a bill Thursday to help overhaul how courts are funded in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Those with the Biological Station hope the free events will bolster the station's community reach. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
The topic of campus protests created tension Thursday in the state Senate as lawmakers debated the state’s next higher education budget. Colin Jackson has more. -
Ann Arbor Superintendent Jazz Parks says she will present her recommendations on how the district will address its $25 million deficit at next Wednesday’s School Board meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
More and more films come your way for the month of May! WEMU's David Fair chats up all things cinema, including all of the upcoming films and special screenings, with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins! -
Michigan House lawmakers approved a roughly $81 billion proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
