Young people may be bewildered and marked for life by a justice system that can seem ignorant of their vulnerable state. These young activists, and others across the county, are working to change that.
The classes will include information on inclusive leadership, allyship and intervention, unconscious bias, cultural competency, and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Sennen Querijero examines the issue of book banning and its effects on society.
EMU Professor of Biology Cara Shillington says she was surprised that there wasn't much research published on the topic of the tiny freshwater jellyfish that her students examined in Pickerel Lake.
Distribution of the grant will take a three-tiered approach: universal prevention, early prevention, and referral and crisis services.
Any Washtenaw County resident struggling with an urgent mental health issue can call (734) 544-3050 to be connected with members of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health’s crisis team.
The Small Business Growth Activator program is a partnership between the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development and five local business support organizations.
A new initiative, representing a coalition of 39 intermediate school districts across Michigan, is addressing a growing educator shortage by establishing paid apprenticeships for those pursuing a teaching career.
Young local activists and their adult advocates are working to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide and suicidal ideation.
More than 20 Washtenaw County-area houses of faith have extended explicit messages of LGBTQ+ inclusivity since as early as the '70s, and more are joining their ranks to make all community members feel welcome.
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