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.

Women's Running • 19th April 2022

Listen to Joan Benoit Samuelson Tell the Story of Women's Running in 'Miles to Go'

Joan Benoit Samuelson has a prominent place in running history. At the first Olympic marathon for women—in Los Angeles at the 1984 Olympics—she left the rest of the pack behind at mile 3 and won gold. It was a spectacular victory for her, as well as for many people who pushed for women to be able to run.

THE ORG • 18th April 2022

How to Combat Zoom Fatigue | The Org

While video calls enable meetings that would be difficult to pull off otherwise, they’re also contributing to burnout, because they're taxing in ways that in-person meetings aren’t.

Insider • 1st April 2022

Red flags that you're burned out and how to get back on track

Usually, burnout applies to the context of work, referring to feeling mentally and physically exhausted and finding it difficult to complete your tasks.

Prism • 4th February 2022

COVID-19 safety concerns fuel efforts to unionize Starbucks stores

Union organizing at Starbucks stores across the country has gained steam, with at least 55 stores in 19 states petitioning to unionize.