โNew Detroitโ non profit has declaration of war against racism, and you can sign it
For more than five decades this non profit has been in the fight against racism, and you can join in with a simple signature. Itโs a declaration of war against racism created by the local non profit New Detroit. โNew Detroit is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity among southeast Michigan,โ said Rafferty, the CEO of New Detroit. Iโve experienced going into stores and being obviously and negatively profiled,โ he said. New Detroit exists not just to fight racism, but systemic racism and getting to the root of the issue, not just the symptoms.
New Detroit organization declares war on racism
DETROIT Standing in the midday heat, 30 of Detroits most prominent business, political and philanthropical leaders declared they would be pushing for systemic racial change in their organizations, in education and in policing. We are now engaged in an intentional, deliberate and lasting war on racism, New Detroit chair and president of Gardner White Furniture Rachel Tronstein Stewart said. New Detroit announced a renewed focus on ending systemic racism. READ: Protesters put Detroit leaders on public tribunal amid George Floyd marchesFor every dollar a white family earns in income, a black family earns 57 cents. For every dollar a white family has in wealth a black family has 7 cents, President and CEO of New Detroit Michael Rafferty said.
Concert of Colors on July 10-18: What you need to know
The Concert of Colors is returning today to Detroit's Midtown for its 27th year. An annual summer event, the Concert of Colors is a free diversity-themed festival in metro Detroit. The Concert of Colors aims to bring together Detroits diverse communities and ethnic groups through global music and dance, as well as encourage participants to embrace freedom of expression. The Detroit Film Theatre (DFT) at the Detroit Institute of the Arts (DIA) will serve as the main stage for the event. The Concert of Colors is a pedestrian-friendly event.