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Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit increases diversity dialogues, challenge racial and ethnic discrimination, and creates community change. The program involves young people – of African, Asian, White European, Middle Eastern, and Latin American descent – in small group dialogues, metropolitan tours, and ...
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Guidelines for Discussing Incidents of Hate, Bias, and...
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Environmental justice is a movement to address issues — such...
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The Youth Civil Rights Academy aims to prepare a new...
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Checkoway, B. (2009). Youth civic engagement for dialogue...
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With more than thirty years of education experience, Maureen...
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Oct 18, 2023 · Detroit Justice Center (DJC) is more than just a law firm; it is a beacon of hope for the marginalized communities in Detroit. With its unwavering commitment to fighting for racial justice and promoting economic opportunity, DJC has worked tirelessly to create a more equitable and just Detroit for all.
Mar 18, 2021 · The LOVE building in Detroit, Michigan is being developed into a hub for for activism and movement-building. Photo from Designing Justice + Designing Spaces. Supporting social justice organizations extends to the spaces they use. New approaches in design and community engagement help. Why you can trust us. By Amanda Abrams. 7 MIN READ.
Sep 21, 2021 · In 2017, Guerrero Esther Guerrero (Lytzy Lupercio Photography) started at Western International High School in Southwest Detroit, but was unsettled by the educational disparities she and fellow students had to contend with there.
We work with a three-prong approach to racial and economic justice that we categorize as “Defense, Offense, and Dreaming.” “Defense” consists of our direct services and advocacy around issues that our clients face in their day-to-day lives.
The following individuals have provided guidance and support in DJC’s initial stages, and will continue to lend their expertise and wisdom as the organization grows: Shane Bernardo, Detroit Equity Action Lab / Uprooting Racism Planting Justice. Gina Clayton, Essie Justice Group. Mark Fancher, ACLU of Michigan.
This mission requires innovative ways of community lawyering—rooted in defensive and offensive fights for racial justice and economic equity—that build up our poorest residents through direct services and novel approaches to land use, housing, and employment.
