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September 27, 2024

Medical Debt in America: a Crisis Facing Vulnerable Communities

Understanding the scale of this issue, its causes, and potential solutions is critical to addressing this pervasive problem.

The Cost of Corruption in Health Insurance Politics for Americans

What to know about our for-profit healthcare system, corruption & what you can do if you have a denied health insurance claim

Navigating Trump’s Executive Orders: How Social Justice Nonprofits Empower Communities

How these orders impact people across multiple demographics and how nonprofits empower communities to work around them.

Watch our 2025 MLK Memorial for Democracy and Awards Ceremony

This is a recording of our January 20, 2025 event at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

MU/MUA in the News: Our 2025 MLK Day Memorial for Democracy and Awards Ceremony

Our MLK Day event and our own Dr. John Duckworth were in the Detroit Free Press. Tap here for an extended excerpt.

Flint Council Passes Landmark Medical Debt Relief Plan for Residents

After months of delays, the Flint City Council approved a proposal on Wednesday to erase $32 million in medical debt for Flint residents.

Flint Organizations Demand City Council Action on Medical Debt Relief

On Jan 7th, A coalition of community organizations sent a letter to Flint City Council asking them to a proposal eliminating medical debt

MU in the News: Immigrant Rights Groups Brace for “Chaos”

Our own Diego Bonesatti was quoted in a Detroit News article on how Michigan United and sister groups fight for immigrant rights.

Here’s why getting involved with a nonprofit whose mission you care about is one of the very best ways to give back this holiday season

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