From the fields of history, anthropology, and political science, four LSA professors explore post-carceral life, the role of protest in democracy, how race influences our perceptions of police violence, and how these tumultuous and terrible months could help us create a better world.
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December 18, 2020
LSA faculty share the television shows and films whose stories matter now
LSA faculty representing a wide range of disciplines and expertise shared some of their recommendations for films on race and racism that are worth adding to your list.
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December 7, 2020
They just shot a Steven Soderbergh movie at this UM-Dearborn professor’s Detroit house
Dale and Anne Thomson’s Detroit home recently played host to actors Ray Liotta and Benicio Del Toro.
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November 23, 2020
U-M, community partners tackle energy insecurity in three Detroit neighborhoods
A new University of Michigan-led project, in partnership with four Detroit community-based organizations, will work with residents of 200 low- and moderate-income households in three Detroit neighborhoods to improve home energy efficiency and to lower monthly utility bills.
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October 30, 2020
Michigan Minds: How political conflict and participation address issues of inequality
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Christian Davenport, professor of political science and faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies, shares his insights on the current protests and political…
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October 22, 2020
U-M story lab to amplify Detroit River narratives
In partnership with the Detroit River Story Lab, the Michigan Engaging Community through the Classroom at Taubman College has coordinated a number of courses this semester to focus on the Detroit River’s history.
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October 1, 2020
Michigan Minds: How COVID-19 is impacting Detroit residents
In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jeffrey Morenoff, director of the Institute for Social Research Population Studies Center, explains the goals of DMACS and shares recent findings from the surveys on how Detroiters are experiencing the pandemic.
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September 29, 2020
Prenatal safety net: Mobile clinic gives free services to Detroit moms
For mom Heavenlee Gordon, The Luke Clinic couldn’t have come into her life at a better time. At a church in southwest Detroit, Gordon found the help she needed and…
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August 31, 2020
Ecologists across the country say academy must root out racism, recognize Black scholar excellence
The scholars challenge the academy to recognize Black scholars of excellence and change the culture in ecology and evolution, in general, and for Black women, specifically.