Women’s Convention to highlight Detroit, Flint Issues

In 2014, Detroiter Monica Lewis-Patrick provided emergency water relief to low-income Detroit families facing water shutoffs. When she saw water the color of ice tea from Flint, she started distributing water in Flint, too. “Through those conversations (with...

Study: Women of color absent in Detroit’s recovery

A report set for release Tuesday contends that women of color have been ignored in the crafting of Detroit’s recovery — and that progress would be more swift were they included. “The surprise isn’t that women are doing amazing things and making contributions,” said...

Minorities See Brighter Future Than Whites, Polls Show

Kansas City, Missouri — Consider two women in their 70s, both residents of the Kansas City area. One is white and affluent; the other is black and working class. Guess which one is more optimistic about the country’s future and that of their grandchildren? More than...