Message from the President: Winter 2020
This message was originally published in the Winter 2020 REPORT Newsletter. As in years past, we have been humbled by the generosity of our donors and grantees who have demonstrated...
Nov 9th 2020
In REPORT Newsletter
New Children’s Book Reminds Readers That African-American History-Makers Were Kids Once, Too
This story was originally published in the Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. In February 2017, Rochelle Riley, former Detroit Free Press columnist and current director of arts and culture for the...
Mar 19th 2021
Advancing Racial Justice Projects Through Youth Development and Community Journalism
This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. Over the course of the events last summer, we witnessed a strong rallying cry for racial justice throughout the country....
Mar 19th 2021
Expanding Opportunities for Journalists of Color and Strengthening the Diversity of Local Newsrooms
This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. The Community Foundation has continued to support innovative projects designed to advance racial equity, especially for young students, over...
Mar 17th 2021
Wrapping Up the U.S. Census: Another Phase of Work Begins
Now that the data collection phase is over, the U.S. Census Bureau’s work is — in many ways — just beginning....
Nov 9th 2020
Detroit Equity Action Lab’s Race and Justice Reporting Initiative Provides Outlets and Mentorship for Journalists of Color
No matter where they work, good journalists aim to deliver fact-based, unbiased stories about the communities they serve. But despite the industry’s efforts, journalism has a glaring bias of its...
Sep 28th 2020
Journalism Grants Bring Diverse Voices and Storytelling to Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Updates from the 2020 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Grantees The Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund is increasing the quality, outcomes and reach of journalism in the region, with an emphasis on...
Sep 23rd 2020