Farmington Community Cherishes Diversity with Multicultural Multiracial Community Council
Shurtleff said various events keep the community recognizing what makes Farmington and Farmington Hills special
Jan 16 – Madison Heights MLK Candlelight Peace Vigil
Members of the Madison Heights community will come together to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, seeing one another, and peace.
Video: Interview with New Ferndale Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum
Oakland County Times met with Dr. Goodrum via Zoom to chat about her new role, and what having her at the helm means for Ferndale Schools.
Video: Interview with New Ferndale Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum
Oakland County Times met with Dr. Goodrum via Zoom to chat about her new role, and what having her at the helm means for Ferndale Schools.
Numbers in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Show Relationship between Age and Diversity
For more stories about the Census and other interesting numbers, visit the Data-Base Stories Archives on Oakland County Times. Thanks to Data Expert Kurt Metzger for this work!
June 4 – Paint Creek Trail Tour de Trail and Expo
Visitors will find a number of kiosks featuring information and displays relating to Paint Creek Trail activities like cycling, running, walking, safety, etiquette, and more. A Bike Rodeo, set up in the parking lot adjacent to the Art Center, will allow youngsters to learn and practice critical navigational and safety skills.
March 16 – Troy Library Presentation on 1921 Racial Massacre in Tulsa
Join Scott as he reveals how the Massacre was finally brought to light by a courageous group of survivors who fought to keep the story alive.
County Seeks Nominations for 2022 Outstanding African American Award
The deadline for submissions is February 4.
Ferndale Aims for Equity, Police Oversight w/Potential Revamp of Boards & Commissions
How can there me more citizen oversight in policing? That’s a question being fleshed out by city leaders in Ferndale as part of anti-racism efforts.
MML #2 – Beyond Diversity: Understanding and Leveraging Inclusion
“Diversity without inclusion is just for optics,” said Steve Robbins of Steve Robbins and Associates. “You gotta do the Inclusion piece before you can leverage the value of diversity.”
2021 Candidate Interview: Paula Millan for Clawson Mayor
For all interviews visit our Candidate Interview Page. New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
Exiled to Motown Exhibit Runs Through Oct. 3
As you walk through our self-guided exhibit of exclusive oral histories, paired with vibrant archival photos, documents, and other glimpses into the past, you’ll have a chance to see the vibrant and storied history of Detroit from a whole new angle.
Restructuring, Equity Part of Legacy as Jim O’Donnell Resigns from Ferndale School Board
O’Donnell joined the board as part of a slate of “BOLD” candidates – Amy Butters, Jim O’Donnell, Raylon Leaks-May, and Kevin Deegan-Krause who campaigned on a promise of change.
Junteenth Event Shares History, Honors Diversity in Madison Heights
They also summed up the mood, which was a mix of somber remembrance for the past and optimism for the future as the community came together against racism.
2021 Candidate Interview: William Parker, Jr. for Pontiac City Council Dist. 5
For all interviews visit our Candidate Interview Page. New videos are added frequently up until Election Day, so please check back often!
13 Monologues + One Speech, Ferndale Theatre’s “Got Rights”…
Twelve FHS students rehearsed individually with director Kelly Komlen over Zoom for several weeks and one by one video-recorded their parts on the high school stage on a recent Sunday.
Ferndale to Fly Pan African Flag for Month of February
“The Pan African/Afro -American flag symbolizes strength, determination and invaluable contributions made by black and brown people over the course of history
Students in Royal Oak Get Multicultural Crayons Thanks to Teens’ Efforts
“The opportunity presented itself when we saw that schools would be facing budget cuts. We immediately thought about how this would impact younger students in school and realized the use of shared supplies wouldn’t be a possibility anymore,”
Troy Library’s Woke Reading Challenge Shares Stories of Diverse Experiences
Our community is widely diverse, and one of the best things about reading, listening to, or watching a story about someone who has lived a very different existence from your own is that you might understand them better.
Hundreds March for Justice in Downtown Ferndale
The march went through Downtown Ferndale, and ended with a rally in Geary Park.