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Anika Goss

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Mother, foodie, book-lover, community planner, social policy wonk, Detroiter by way of Oakland

Joined May 2009
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Black Communites, Black Survivors! Enough! We hear and believe her! Thanks to my sister and her amazing leadership!

Honored to announce the launch of We, As Ourselves, a campaign to change the narrative about sexual violence and its impact on Black communities, and to say to Black survivors: we see you. Learn more at weasourselves.org. #WeAsOurselves @nwlc @TIMESUPNOW @metoomvmt



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"We can speak the truth about that history even as we pause to wish her spirit and her family well during this transition. And then we must get back to work — to dismantle the present-day vestiges of the racist, colonial empire she so dutifully represented.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…


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Excited to join @N8TL_1, @anikagf and @orlandopbailey at @DETFutureCity Equity Forum, Sept 29, 3pm – 4:30pm via Zoom. Youth poets, Imani Nichele and Aja Allante will highlight their vision of a reparative Detroit. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @PSEquityMatters @TuftsUEP @TuftsASEgrad

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Practical journalism...

Do you want to know more about your current or potential landlord? Are you wondering if they’re paying taxes, accumulating blight tickets, evicting tenants? Today in The Dig, @AaronMondry details how to research Detroit landlords and spot red flags. outliermedia.org/look-up-detroi…



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Our friends at Arboretum Detroit are hosting FREE Children’s Programming at Circle Forest! Visit their website arbdetroit.org/events for more details.

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"Support for the so-called life-of-the-mother exception seemed unshakable. Not anymore," writes @maryrziegler: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…


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Forced sterilization, forced birth—the terrible ramifications of a post-Dobbs world are still being revealed. Proud of this @nwlc report!

"Today, 31 states have laws that allow the forced sterilization of people with disabilities, according to a report issued in January by the National Women’s Law Center." @mvenk82 on a shameful practice that hasn't gone away. washingtonpost.com/history/2022/0…



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Request a copy of the “Buying In” report today! Stay informed about the mortgage process, barriers to homeownership, opportunities and solutions to improve the city’s home purchase market. Request your copies here: bit.ly/3OvTixT


Fatima, out here fighting for all of us! You too non-binary Sis!


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We are all @FGossGraves


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"A lack of investment in segregated areas can perpetuate the legacy of redlining." - Anika Goss, CEO of Detroit Future City Read the @BusinessInsider article on how redlining is a nationwide threat to Black homeownership. businessinsider.com/personal-finan…


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There are new regulations and guidelines for safely renovating and repairing homes with lead paint. Find out more at bit.ly/3d7o3tt #NHHM2022 #HEALTHYHOMES #HUD #HUDHEALTHYHOMES @HUDgov @HUDHealthyHomes

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Join DFC for a lunch and learn webinar discussion with the author of the Middle Wage Jobs report, Thomas Goff of Mass Economic. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

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If I didn’t know better, I’d say books about racism and the lgbt folks are not the biggest threat to school kids.


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We are seeking a full-time Land Use and Sustainability (LUS) Project Manager! The LUS team partners with Detroit community leaders to support the creation of resilient green spaces within their communities. APPLY BY JUNE 20TH by clicking this link bit.ly/3Ge370Y

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The Executioner Convention...

About that NRA convention starting this week...



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A Detroit neighborhood is redefining ‘affordable for Detroit’ as the rental market hits an all-time high michiganradio.org/economy/2022-0…


"US Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment to the Supreme Court" twitter.com/i/events/15041…


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.@DetroitChamber report: SE Michigan makes modest gains in post-secondary education, but so have other regions in U.S. More supports are needed to help traditional and non-traditional students earn degrees and certifications. crainsdetroit.com/economy/detroi… via @crainsdetroit


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