Maureen talks about facing challenges like being the caregiver for her mother and then losing a son to homicide.Read More
Rosazlia Grillier, of Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), on why she advocates for equity to ensure that every child has access to a quality education.Read More
Jessica Wood, of Parent Voices, shares why she is fighting for quality childcare.Read More
Debra Thomas, program coordinator of Federation of Childcare Centers of Alabama (FOCAL), shares a story about “who owns the village.”Read More
Tracey Polenance, of the AMOS Project, stresses the importance of a quality education for every child.Read More
Jamie-Lee Morris, of the AMOS Project, talks about the preschool promise initiative.Read More
Meredith Loomis Quinlan, of Michigan United, talks about their gender equity program and their work on creating access to affordable childcare.Read More
Joan Baker of Ole talks about the importance of early childhood education and early learning centers.Read More
For me, families need more than just healthcare. I come from a public health background. I used to work on food security issues. I ran a farm to cafeteria program. In 2012, I finished my English degree. Then went on to work on public health issues. With my public health background, I worked in the …Read More
I came to Detroit in 2003 after studying in Paris and getting my bachelors degree. I’m originally from Senegal. I met my husband in France and got married. I moved to Detroit and had no family support. In December 2004, my daughter was born. She was born with a heart disease. She had surgery at …Read More
