Detroit Equity Action Lab

We develop leaders who work to end structural racism in Detroit. We’re most active on Facebook (facebook.com/DetroitEquity) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/detroi…). Please follow us there! You can also learn more about our work at: detroitequity.org

Introducing the 2026 cohort of our Racial Equity Fellowship (a.k.a. DEAL 10)! Our fellowship is a year-long program for emerging & experienced leaders w/a deep commitment to racial equity. Meet the new cohort! sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

Join us next week on TUE Jan 20 for the National Day of Healing from Racism! #HowWeHeal The day features both in-person + virtual sessions on coalition building, art therapy, & more — all of which are free to attend and open to everyone. Learn more: sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

Join us for our National Day of Healing from Racism program on Tuesday, Jan. 20! We put this program together for you, so please take advantage of the in-person breakfast keynote & virtual afternoon sessions. Free & open to all! #HowWeHeal Learn more: sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

Our Racial Equity Fellowship’s 2025 cohort (aka DEAL 9) has come to an end. Congrats to the DEAL 9 Racial Equity Fellows on completing their year-long program!  Here's a look back at their final session and graduation: youtube.com/shorts/zxxDzx2…

Our 2026 National Day of Healing from Racism program on TUE Jan 20 features both in-person & virtual sessions on coalition building, art therapy, & more — all free to attend & open to everyone! #HowWeHeal See more + RSVP: bit.ly/dayofhealingke… & bit.ly/dayofhealingvi…

Just 1 day left to apply for our Racial Equity Fellowship’s 2026 cohort (aka DEAL 10)! Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, who was in DEAL 1, shares how DEAL's model is a multiplier effect. If you'd like to join our community, apply by TUE Sept 30 at 11:59PM: sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) Director Asandi Conner spoke about our work in racial equity on @wdet’s The Metro! Check out the full interview here: wdet.org/2025/09/23/asa…

1 week left to apply for our Racial Equity Fellowship’s 2026 cohort (aka DEAL 10)! See our page for testimonials from fellows and videos that offer a glimpse into the program. Don’t forget to apply by Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m., and please share! sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

If this seems like a space you'd like to be a part of, apply for our 2026 cohort by Sept. 30! Find more details here: sites.google.com/view/detroiteq…

DEAL 9 Racial Equity Fellow Munira Salim reflects on her journey since joining our fellowship program: "I'm able to now reach deeper. I have stability compared to before where I could just be blown away by anything." youtube.com/shorts/naUKSLo…

If this seems like a space you'd like to be a part of, apply for our 2026 cohort by Sept. 30! Find more details here: bit.ly/deal10apply

DEAL 9 Racial Equity Fellow Kendyll Lavant reflects on her journey since joining our fellowship program, naming how she’s learned so much about the history of places in Detroit.  youtube.com/shorts/58SKS0d…

Reminder that we’re accepting applications for our Racial Equity Fellowship’s 2026 cohort (a.k.a. DEAL 10)! Join us at our virtual info session on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 5 PM. Register here: bit.ly/deal10info2

If this seems like a space you'd like to be a part of, apply for our 2026 cohort by Sept. 30! Find more details here: bit.ly/deal10apply

From learning the depth of ancestral connections to feeling anchored by knowledge and people, DEAL 9 Racial Equity Fellow Karine Fajardo-Pawlicki reflects on her journey since joining our fellowship program. youtube.com/shorts/jG5MTZ-…

(Music: Mornings/Musician: Jeff Kaale)

Our current cohort of Racial Equity Fellows (DEAL 9) reflected on their "DEAL Journey in Symbols" to think about where they started, where they are now, & where they envision themselves going. Hear from DEAL 9 Fellow LaTerry Ya'seen on her midpoint reflections!

We hope you enjoyed getting a glimpse into the private space of our Racial Equity Fellowship. If this seems like a space you'd like to be a part of, apply for our 2026 cohort by Sept. 30! Find more details here: bit.ly/deal10apply

You can also attend info session #2 on WED 9/3 at 5PM. Register here: bit.ly/deal10info2

Watch the recording of last week’s info session on our Racial Equity Fellowship and the 2026 cohort (a.k.a. DEAL 10) application. Meet members of our team and learn more about our program! youtu.be/tGCvhJgTpJ8