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Legislators Introduce “Teach MI History” Bills Requiring Teaching of Inclusive History
New curriculum requirements would ensure students statewide learn history of African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and several other ethnic communities LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit),...
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Dear Neighbor, From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in invaluable ways. This...
Michigan Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Community Trust With Police
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, prevent body cam tampering, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the...
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This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, let's uplift the voices and lived experiences of Black moms and continue the fight to break down systemic health inequities that disproportionately harm this community. My colleague, State Senator Erika Geiss, has led the effort to improve Black maternal health outcomes here in Michigan, championing "Momnibus" — a bill package crafted by women of color for women of color.
We'll continue fighting to ensure every Michigan mom has the opportunity to experience a healthy, empowering pregnancy and birth. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week! This commemorative week, now in its eighth year, was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in 2018.
Black Maternal Health Week is a powerful call to action—and this year’s theme, Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy, urges us to honor the resilience of Black mothers while confronting the systems that have long harmed us. ... See MoreSee Less
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