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Venue Spotlight Series: The Ark

May 27, 2020

All live music venues are vital. That’s our starting point for this series. The stories we’re sharing here demonstrate that local establishments hosting performances by local musicians should never be taken for granted— particularly in a post-pandemic world.  When it comes to the Ark, you could argue that there’s been a dedicated constituency that has

Bridgette Carr, director of the University of Michigan Law Human Trafficking Clinic, working with clients. Photo Credit: Tish Holbrook, Art Director at the University of Michigan Law School.

The Truth About Human Trafficking: Local expert Bridgette Carr dispels common myths and offers real solutions

May 21, 2020

The phrase “human trafficking” can conjure up terrifying images of teenage girls being snatched up at the local mall— a problematic misconception about the realities of human trafficking.  Bridgette Carr, director of the University of Michigan Law Human Trafficking Clinic, explains that “buying into this type of narrative is harming those who are actual victims

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MICNP Fundraiser Helps Deliver Face Shields to Nurses in Michigan

May 20, 2020

The Sharing for Shields fundraising program successfully delivered face shields to professionals at the University of Michigan and St. Joseph Mercy hospitals in Ann Arbor. The Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP) was able to donate over 1,100 face shields during the pandemic crisis. Face shields were received from individuals and businesses across Michigan, with

Five Zoom Party Worthy Movies: Free on Tubi

May 13, 2020

I’ve been hearing a lot about Zoom movie parties lately. People getting together on Zoom, Google Hangout, Twitch or other preferred screen-sharing services to see a movie together apart. Tubi is a free movie streaming service with very minimal commercials. In addition to supporting your local art-house theater, this is just another fun way you