Detroit Workforce Development Department Offering Dislocated Worker
Scholarships For Training In Emerging Or High Growth Industry Sectors

In this difficult Michigan economy, the City of Detroit Workforce Development Department (DWDD) is taking special steps to meet the needs of dislocated workers. DWDD is offering dislocated workers scholarships for training in emerging or high growth industry sectors.
Individuals must go to any of DWDD's one stop centers to be determined eligible before enrollment into any training...
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Racial slur on sofa label stuns family

Mother had to explain to daughter, 7 origin of 'totally unacceptable' word on wrapping of furniture built overseas
When the new chocolate-coloured sofa set was delivered to her Brampton home, Doris Moore was stunned to see packing labels describing the shade as "Nigger-brown."...FULL STORY

2007 Motor City Jam

The 2007 American Open is being combined with Artspectrum's Motor City Jam to give you a dynamic weekend of live music, talking with... sessions, classes and lots of general dancing.
Our guests this year include:
Deonna Ball, Paulette Brockington, Bishop Ford, Markus Smith,
Peter Strom, Alex Torres, & Chester Whitmore
with special guest Norma Miller, the “Queen of Swing” documentary / talkback session classes in Blues dancing, Club Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Lindy and tap dance plus hours of general dancing to DJed and live music.
Join us at the Doubletree Dearborn , 5801 Southfield Freeway service drive and Ford Rd. Call (313) 336-3440 or (800) 222-TREE (8733) nationally to make your reservation. Mention us when you call to get our group rate of $99 per single/double room. Our rate is guaranteed until July 25, 2007....
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NCID April 16th Panel On Challenging Racism

On April 16, 2007, the National Center for Institutional Diversity, School of Education Social Justice Planning Committee and the Rackham Graduate School Office of Graduate Student Success will host a panel entitled, "Challenging Racism in a Dynamic Sociopolitical Climate."

Panelists include:
Mark A. Chesler, Professor Emeritus of Sociology

  James E. Crowfoot, Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources and Urban and Regional Planning, School of Natural Resources and Environment and

  Amanda E. Lewis, Associate Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies, University of Illinois , Chicago .

  Phillip J. Bowman, Director of NCID and Professor, Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education will moderate.

  Panelists will address racism in higher education from an organizational perspective based on their book, Challenging Racism in Higher Education: Promoting Justice (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005). The audience will have an opportunity to engage in discussion with the panelists, connecting such topics as the effects of racialized structures and cultures, growing economic inequities, growing elitism and declining access to public flagship institutions, and strategies for addressing institutionalized racism in higher education.

  Event date, time and location:
Monday, April 16, 2007
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tribute Room, School of Education
(Room #1322 located on the 1st Floor)

Nourishing Our Souls: Developing Authentic Relationships Across Difference
May 14-16, 2007 at The Leaven Center in Lyons , Michigan

Nourishing Our Souls is led by three anti-oppression educators who share a deep commitment to building strong and supportive relationships with one another across race and gender. Monique, Dionardo, and Karen will share their approaches to developing authentic relationships, and they will facilitate activities that assist participants in identifying how they can strengthen their relationships with colleagues, friends, and allies.
Leaders: Monique Savage , Dionardo Pizaña, and Karen Pace
Time: Monday, 1 pm -- Wednesday, 1 pm
Cost: $185 (includes program, lodging, and meals) Partial scholarships available ....FULL STORY

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