Starting Line 1928 • 12th December 2024 Sara Mae Berman — Starting Line 1928 In 1969, 32-year-old Sara Mae Berman was the first woman to cross the finish line in the Boston Marathon. She did it again in 1970 and 1971. But women weren’t allowed to enter officially.
Parents • 5th November 2024 The Childhood Hobby Shared by 69% of Women Leaders Girls who play sports can benefit in many ways, including improving their physical and mental health and boosting their academic performance. A recent study by the Women’s Sports Foundation shows that sports prepare girls to be leaders, too.
Stanford Social Innovation Review • 31st August 2024 Closing the Racial Diversity Gap in Medicine A growing body of research shows a positive correlation between the racial diversity of doctors and health outcomes for underserved communities. Yet data reveals a significant disparity in representation across US racial demographics.
U-M Erb • 19th March 2024 Tom Lyon’s book on corporate political responsibility helps to ‘unrig’ the system Many Americans believe business has too much influence in politics, says Erb faculty member Tom Lyon, the Dow Chair of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce.
Starting Line 1928 • 22nd June 2023 Sika Henry — Starting Line 1928 Sika Henry has made a name for herself in triathlon and in running. She became the first African American woman to qualify for her pro card in triathlon in 2021, and in 2022, she broke the Virginia State 100K Road Record.
Second Wave Michigan • 9th June 2023 Coordinating care for mental and physical health Pallavi Munikrishna is director of Integrated Health Services and CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) at Development Centers, a human services nonprofit organization in Detroit.
Prism • 5th June 2023 Illinois law mandates general paid leave for workers Many jobs include a certain amount of paid sick, vacation, or personal leave for workers. A worker who becomes ill, needs to care for a sick family member, or wants to take a day off can use this leave without any interruption in pay. But many workers don’t have any paid leave—so if they take leave, they lose income.
RIDC • 8th May 2023 How Committed to Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is Your Favorite Running Brand? — Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) Many runners want to support brands that share their values—including those related to racial and social justice.
U-M Erb - • 7th April 2023 It’s time for the end of the fossil-fuel industry as we know it With climate change, “we are confronted with an existential crisis that requires radical action if we are to respond with adequate scope and scale,” Andrew J. Hoffman and Douglas M. Ely argue.
U-M Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability • 31st March 2023 Justice should be an action, not only a core value The Erb Institute recently convened the workshop “Building Connections for Business, Sustainability & Justice Research,” bringing together scholars, corporate leaders and advocates to explore how research can inform solutions to pressing environmental, social and racial justice challenges.
SeenTheMagazine.com • 22nd February 2023 Technology’s Toll on Our Bodies and What to do About it Many of us spend significant amounts of time in front of a computer and using smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices every day. This technology enables us to do many things faster and easier — but health experts say it can also harm our bodies.
Second Wave Michigan • 10th February 2023 Youth take the lead in fighting trauma Sirrita Darby is the executive director of Detroit Heals Detroit, a nonprofit that combats trauma in youth.
Second Wave Michigan • 24th January 2023 Reshaping how people with mental health challenges see themselves Summer Berman is executive director of Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor, a community that provides resources for people with mental illness and supports them in their recovery through meaningful work and relationships.
Sustain.Life • 18th January 2023 Is there a problem with carbon removal technology? Carbon removal stories have become part of both climate and mainstream news—companies including Shopify, Stripe, Google, and Facebook are notable investors in new carbon removal technology. On the surface, carbon removal tech seems like it could be a magic wand for all our climate problems, but the reality is more complicated.
Second Wave Michigan • 11th January 2023 Empowering community members to eat healthier Sonia Brown, aka Auntie Na, is executive director of Auntie Na’s Village, a nonprofit community organization on Detroit’s west side that provides meals, a community garden, emergency temporary housing, tutoring, and other services.
Starting Line 1928 • 5th January 2023 Cheryl Treworgy — Starting Line 1928 In December 1971, Cheryl Bridges (now Cheryl Treworgy) became the first woman in the world to break 2:50 in the marathon. This marathon was her second—she had run the first a year earlier, and she had hit the wall at Mile 20, so she wanted another chance.
Model D • 10th November 2022 ‘Running While Black’ author to visit Detroit on national book tour Alison Mariella Désir found distance running at a low point in her life, and it saved her life, she says. But when she started, she explains that she was the "only Black person in a crowd of white people."
Starting Line 1928 • 18th August 2022 Ann Gaffigan — Starting Line 1928 At the 2004 Olympic Trials, Ann Gaffigan won the 3,000-meter steeplechase and set an American record. But the women’s steeplechase wasn’t yet an Olympic event, so it was only an exhibition event at the trials, and Gaffigan’s win didn’t earn her a ticket to the Olympics.
Sustain.Life • 17th June 2022 It’s time to rethink business travel emissions The coronavirus pandemic forced a temporary halt in business travel and many in-person meetings. But before the pandemic, “demand for air travel had been growing at a rate that outpaced decarbonization efforts."
Global Sport Matters • 17th May 2022 Athletes Taking Control of Mental Health Business Athletes at all levels, from youth to pros, struggle with mental health. But barriers often get in the way of getting the resources they need.
