by forcedetroit | Aug 15, 2022 | 411, Stop The Violence
Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his decades-long fight against violence in his hometown of Hartford, Conn. Help is on the way, however, for his nonprofit and hundreds more nationwide. Andrew Woods has wielded far more passion than money in his...
by forcedetroit | Aug 15, 2022 | 411
Detroit is poised to leverage the success of violence intervention programs that are working around the country, as one of 16 cities designated by the Biden administration to benefit from a federal initiative announced last year.
by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | stuff
As the nation looks to celebrate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, his dream of equality and peace continues to be an ongoing battle for Black communities. With a growing rate of police brutality, unjust and inhumane treatment and medical neglect,...
by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | stuff
At BLAC we love finding, hearing and sharing stories from Detroiters – specifically the Black folks – that are authentic, quirky, heartwarming or just plain cool. FORCE Detroit and TandemEd agree, which is why they launched the Detroit branch of the national Own...
by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | 411
A group of local and national foundations have announced strategies to meet emerging community needs linked to the COVID-19 crisis. The initial funders include the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, DMC Foundation, Facebook Community Fund, and the Ralph C....
by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | 411
DETROIT (FOX 2) – In the wake of the George Floyd killing by police in Minneapolis, protests took to the streets across America causing a social justice call to action. Some major cities saw some peaceful protests marred by unrest, but Detroit did not....
by forcedetroit | May 24, 2021 | 411
A national organization and a Michigan-based nonprofit are partnering to raise $30,000 in support of people currently or formerly incarcerated for cannabis-related crimes, hoping to bring an element of justice for those jailed for offenses that would now be legal...
