Southeast Michigan’s nonprofit leaders navigate grief, racism through collaboration
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Nina Ignaczak's Latest Articles
Kerrie Trahan’s Yoganic Flow brings yoga to Detroit’s underserved communities
Kerrie Trahan first discovered yoga in Seoul, South Korea. But it wasn't until she brought it home to Detroit that she realized its full potential to heal communities.
Fitzgerald resident hula hoops for fitness, bringing the community along with her
With hula hoops, bubbles, music, and a big smile, Bernadette King is bringing back an old form of exercise to her Fitzgerald neighborhood.
Motor City Street Dance Academy brings hip-hop history and culture to southwest Detroit’s kids
As a teenager, Benito "Mav-One" Vasquez found refuge in hip-hop culture, transforming himself into a b-boy. Now he's bringing it to the kids in his southwest Detroit neighborhood.
Can Detroit become a food-sovereign city?
Undeniably, Detroit's local food movement has exploded. But can it one day feed the entire city?
Cleaning up the past for a brighter, ‘bluer’ economic future in Michigan
Michigan's 'blue economy' presents plenty of opportunities for Michigan's economic future. But first, the state must clean up the sins of its economic past.
Fractured Water: Can urban Ontario reconnect its watersheds?
The Great Lakes and the issues surrounding them are not solely a United States responsibility. Sharing many of the lakes is our neighbor to the north, Canada, and, more specifically, the province of Ontario.
