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Michigan hosts the largest population of Arab Americans in the country, and Dearborn is home to the country's only Arab American History Museum. (flowertiare/Adobe Stock)

New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African

Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …

Following a major earthquake, a 15-meter tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear accident in Japan on March 11, 2011. (Freer/Adobe Stock)

Fukushima remembrance event highlights local concerns in Michigan

Bringing together Michigan tribes and environmental advocates, an upcoming event marks a commemoration of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster…

Detroit Action hosts a Black August event where it strives to reimagine a world through an abolitionist point of view and healing-justice policies. (SmartArt/Adobe Stock)

Art Collaboration This Weekend for Black August in Detroit

Communities around the country and in Michigan are celebrating Black August and promoting liberation of all diversities. Anthony Baber, director of …

Miigwech Inc. represents 12 federally recognized tribes. (Philip Hutchinson/Northern Territory Photography)

Our Vote as Our Voice: Rocking the Native Vote in Michigan

With elections on the horizon, Indigenous groups in Michigan are educating native communities about how they can make their voices heard to make …

Before Mackinaw City, the Red Road to DC Project stopped in Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. (House of Tears Carvers)

'Red Road to DC' Project: Protect Sacred Lands from Resource Extraction

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. -- A group of artisans from Lummi Nation is carrying a 25-foot carved totem pole from Washington state to Washington, D.C.…

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore had an $18 million maintenance backlog in 2017. (USFWS/Flickr)

Senate Vote Expected on Money to Fix National Parks

LANSING, Mich. — A U.S. Senate committee could vote as soon as Tuesday on a measure that could inject billions of dollars into national parks …

Members of the LGBTQ community say they feel invisible by government standards, and want to be included in the next U.S. census. (Alan Light/wikimedia commons)

LGBTQ Americans to Be Left Off 2020 Census?

LANSING, Mich. — Some members of the LGBTQ community say they're feeling "erased" after learning that proposed questions on sexual orientation …

PHOTO: Leveling the practice field, and the playing field, were some of the goals behind the redesigned SAT. Beginning today Michigan students will have access to free online test preparation. Photo courtesy J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation.

Free SAT Test Prep Now Available for Michigan Students

LANSING, Mich. - Parents may recall the days of "cramming" to memorize obscure vocabulary words or taking expensive courses in preparation for the …

PHOTO: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, seen here (top left) at a meeting in January in Oakland, Calif., has signaled his support for rules that may threaten net neutrality by allowing broadband service to some companies at higher speed for higher prices. A pushback by opponents is forming quickly. Photo credit: Mark Scheerer.

Free Internet Setback? Net Neutrality Defenders Plan Pushback

LANSING, Mich. - FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has signaled his intention to allow broadband Internet service providers such as Comcast and Time Warner …

PHOTO: Hundreds of amateur and professional videographers will take to the streets of Detroit on Saturday to document what they feel is most important to the city's future. Photo credit: Steven McGee.

Got Camera? National Video Project Comes to MI

DETROIT – What does one day in Detroit look like? Hundreds of filmmakers, non-profit organizations and inspired citizens will take to Detroit&…

PHOTO: Studies show that many girls lose interest in technology by the time they reach high school, a trend that Eastern Michigan University and its partners in the 4th annual

MI Girls Encouraged to Become "Digital Divas"

YPSILANTI, Mich. - Hundreds of girls from across Michigan will have the chance to try out some hot technology this week in the hopes they see a fit …

PHOTO: Grandchildren have the chance to put into words the special relationship they share with their grandparents in AARP Michigan's fifth annual Why I Love My Grandparents essay contest. Photo credit: DTL via morguefile.com

Kids' Essay Contest to Celebrate Grandparents

LANSING, Mich. – From special treats to life lessons and everywhere in between, grandparents play an important part in the lives of many …

PHOTO: The Michigan Credit Union League donated 3,300 copies of books aimed at helping youngsters and their parents better understand money. Families will receive them at special events this week. Photo courtesy of: Michigan Credit Union League.

Kids Can Learn the ABCs of Dollars and Cents This Week

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan credit unions want to make sure that kids are learning the value of money, along with reading, writing, and arithmetic…

PHOTO: Michigan has a long way to go to provide opportunities for children of all races to succeed, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Photo courtesy US Dept. of Education.

Report: African-American Children in MI Face Barriers To Success

LANSING, Mich. - If Michigan can truly be a place where all kids have the chance to succeed, the state has a long way to go, according to a new …

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MI Social Workers Bridging the Gap Between Veterans and Civilians

LANSING, Mich. - While it's good to come home to family and friends after military deployment, getting back into the swing of daily life can be …

PHOTO: A campaign aimed at educating Michiganders about Islam has taken to local highways, newspapers, and radio. Photo credit: M. Shand.

Muslims Launch Education, Awareness Initiative in MI

NOVI, Mich. - Drivers on some Michigan highways may have noticed billboards offering the chance to "Gain Peace," discuss Islam, and obtain a free …

PHOTO: Church and community groups are using education as their

Pastors, Volunteers Fight Human Trafficking at Auto Show

DETROIT - The 25th annual Detroit International Auto Show rolls into town this week. While it may be good for the automotive and tourism industries…

PHOTO: The rush is on to make charitable donations before the end of the year, but Michiganders still need to find time to make smart choices so those donations will do the most good. Photo courtesy of stockphotosforfree.com.

Make Those Last Minute Charitable Donations Count

LANSING, Mich. - With the clock now racing toward the end of the year, the rush is on to make those last-minute charitable donations before midnight …

Report: Big Game Facing Big Risks from Climate Change

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - While many Michiganders have enjoyed the milder winters of recent years, some environmental experts say the effects of climate …

PHOTO: While Black Friday used to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season, many national retailers plan to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day this year, but not all Michiganders think that's a good idea. Photo courtesy of stockphotosforfree.com.

Michiganders Join Push to Save Thanksgiving from Shopping

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - It was once a day reserved for family, food and football, and despite a push from some retailers to turn Thanksgiving into a day …

PHOTO: The first eight years of life are critical for a child's long-term success and transition to adulthood, according to a new study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Education

Study: Michigan Must Invest in Kids Before Age 8

LANSING, Mich. - When it comes to setting kids up for success, the first eight years of life are the key, according to a new report from the Annie E…

Accessing Mental Health Care a Challenge for Deaf in MI

LANSING, Mich. - Not being able to hear in a hearing world is a difficult challenge on its own, but experts say the deaf and hearing-impaired in …

PHOTO: Hoping that Congress will commit funding for long-term restoration, hundreds of people who work to keep the Great Lakes healthy gathered this week to share ideas and build relationships. Photo credit: Steve Moses.

Great Lakes Restoration: "A Matter of Momentum"

LANSING, Mich. – More than 700 advocates from Michigan and across the region gathered in Milwaukee earlier this week for the annual Great Lakes …

Recent studies have shown that infants' brains are reacting to external stresses, even while they sleep. Things like domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events can influence a person's behavior later in life - even if they don't have any conscious memory of the original stress.

Infant Stress Linked to Behavior Problems Later in Life

LANSING, Mich. – Recent studies have shown that infants' brains are reacting to external stresses, even while babies sleep. Things such as …

Michigan's Upper Peninsula has abundant mineral resources. More than a century of mining has created serious environmental contamination. Photo, courtesy NASA

Native American Tribes Call for Cleaner Water from Mines

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan's Upper Peninsula has a storied history of mining. From iron ore to gold, the mining legacy has left both positive …

PHOTO: Wind turbines have been sprouting up in Michigan farmland. The state has about 120 wind energy-related businesses. Photo Credit: Rob South

Earth Day 2013: More than 3 Million Americans Work 'Green' Jobs

LANSING, Mich. - Over the years, since the first Earth Day in 1970, some people have tried to paint environmentalists as "radicals" who didn't really …

Millions of people flock to Michigan beaches in the summer. Recent cuts to environmental cleanup could threaten the quality of those beaches.

"Fighting for Scraps" - Great Lakes Automatic Budget Cuts

LANSING, Mich. - Great Lakes advocates from Michigan and seven other states are just back from Washington, where they've been trying to convince …

Julie Lyons Brinker and Dave Fredericks from MIFPL, standing on an Ann Arbor church roof. Photo credit: MIFPL

Renewable Energy: For Some in Michigan It's a Matter of Faith

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Voters in Michigan will be asked in November if they want to require utilities to get 25 percent of electricity from renewable …

Michigan Catholics Protest Vatican Crackdown on Nuns

LANSING, Mich. - Roman Catholics in Lansing and cities around the country will be holding demonstrations tonight and every Tuesday night in May …

Occupy May Day Michigan: Appreciating the 8 Hour Work Day

DETROIT - In Detroit, Ann Arbor and around the nation, the "Occupy" movement is calling for a general strike to commemorate this May Day, …

The Healing Power of Music - Composer's Film Screens in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. - Stroke patients interested in music and art recovered better than those who didn't, according to a new study from Italy. Next week…

Multiple Benefits of the Great Outdoors

LANSING, Mich. - The outdoors can be a prescription for physical, mental and economic health. That's the message from the Outdoors Alliance for Kids…

More Help for Refugee Children in MI Schools

LANSING, Mich. - The new school year comes with a host of challenges for the many refugee children who now call Michigan home. That's where Lutheran …

Road to College Remains Bumpy for Rural MI Students

LANSING, Mich. - It's that time of year again, when parents load up the cars, pull up outside dormitories and bid farewell to their college-bound …

Report: Climate Change Hits Indian Country Hardest

LANSING, Mich. - Indian country is bearing the biggest brunt of climate change, according to a new report from tribal groups and the National …

Nonprofits: A Good Leader May Be Hard to Find

LANSING, Mich. - Baby boomers who dedicated themselves to doing good may be a hard act to follow. A new study says many CEOs of nonprofit …

“Climate-Smart” Projects for a Successful Great Lake Restoration

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes face serious challenges such as invasive species, pollution and variable water levels…

Report: Slow Internet Harmful to MI Rural Economies

LANSING, Mich. - Internet speeds available in Michigan are among the slowest in the country: ranked 30th, according to SpeedMatters.org. That's bad …

Study Tracks Resiliency of Iraqi Refugees in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. - Metro Detroit is home to around 15,000 Iraqi refugees, and researchers at Wayne State University are about to begin tracking several …

Facebook and Google Under Fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Facebook is making its latest in a string of efforts to regain the trust of members concerned about the security of personal …

FCC Considers “Rules of the Road” for the Internet

Today the Federal Communications Commission meets to consider far-reaching consumer and free speech protections to the internet known collectively as …

Can Reading a Book...Make a Difference?

LANSING, Mich. - Members of book clubs in Michigan typically read a book every month and get together to discuss it. But Mercy Corps, a humanitarian …

College in MI for Iraqi Refugees

SAGINAW, Mich. - College students in Michigan may soon be learning about the war in Iraq from young adults who have lived through it. Iraqi refugees …

I Want My DTV: Groups Working to Keep You Connected

Detroit, Mich. – Television can be a lifeline for news and emergency information, especially for seniors, immigrants, people with disabilities …

Study: Poverty Leaves School Achievement Behind

East Lansing, MI - School achievement gaps between poor and minority students and the rest of the student population can be explained by looking …

Michigan Plays Prominent Role in Helping Refugee Iraqi Families

Southfield, MI - As the war in Iraq winds down and American troops prepare to return home within 19 months, Michigan continues to have a prominent …

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