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Seeing Detroit’s resilience up close during a summer of change

Managing the fight against homelessness, creating employment opportunities, and reforming law enforcement in Detroit are

Philanthropist, entrepreneur discusses U-M fellowship that aims to help students, major cities

The David Bohnett Foundation has announced its renewal of its partnership with the U-M Ford School of Public Policy

Rashaad Newsome’s “Being”—Part 2

Over the past few months, Art + Technology Lab grant recipient Rashaad Newsome has debuted

First Lady Chirlane McCray and Gracie Mansion Conservancy Announce the Opening of Catalyst: Art and Social Justice

Final, largest Gracie Mansion art exhibition of de Blasio Administration explores the connections between art, protest

Victory Institute Hosts LGBTQ Mayors During the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting in DC

On Wednesday, January 22, Mayor Annise Parker, President and CEO of Victory Institute, welcomed LGBTQ

Los Angeles LGBT Center opens new huge Center South in Leimert Park

Balloons, soul food, a giant game of Jenga and a cut ribbon signaled a celebration

HRC Hosts Students from 33 Historically Black Colleges & Universities at Leadership Summit

“We were absolutely thrilled to welcome these student leaders for the 14th annual Human Rights Campaign HBCU summit,” said HRC President Alphonso David.

L.A. Phil celebrates 100 years with gala, concert and nighttime drone display

Held Thursday, 100 years to the day that the orchestra staged its first concert, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s centennial celebration concert and gala raised $4.6 million to support the organization’s music education programs.

USC President Carol Folt’s daunting task: Fix a university battered by scandal

“It’s just who she is,” said Bohnett. “She is really all about the students and the faculty. Of course it’s not just that — she’s a very substantive leader — but with a lot of compassion and humanity.”

Committed To Cleaning Up Lake Agawam

Bohnett said despite a continued long road ahead, he and several others never lost hope, and were just waiting for a deep commitment.