Kess Ballentine, assistant professor at Wayne State University School of Social Work and a research affiliate with Labor@Wayne, will present on her community-engaged research, which examines how labor policy and working conditions shape the well-being of low-wage workers and their families.
The Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.
Join the Program in Practical Policy Engagement for a discussion with Denzel McCampbell, communications and political director for U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib.
Brian Jacob presents the initial findings from the Youth Policy Lab’s evaluation work for GDYT, which centers around educational outcomes for applicants and participants.
Abstract This event begins with a guided bus tour of the City of Detroit, to provide a first hand look at areas of the city that demonstrate the wide range of neighborhood experiences, from those in stress to those already undergoing extensive revitalization. After the tour, the panel discussion will focus on the Detroit Works Project, and the role of community groups in efforts to revitalize the city.
