New Detroit A Racial Justice Organization Who We Are What We Do News Contact Us Join our mailing list DONATE Our History New Detroit was formed in response to civil unrest in 1967 that uncovered a host of entrenched social and community ills. At the request of then Michigan Governor George Romney and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, business executive Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. convened a unique coalition—the nation’s first—to identify what went wrong in July 1967, what needed to change, and how to make that change happen. Since then, New Detroit, Inc. has been a unique and valuable arena where leaders of Detroit’s business, civic, grassroots, and religious communities have come together to plan cooperative strategies and to demonstrate their commitment to the city and its environs. New Detroit provides a forum for community leaders to come together to listen and learn from each other and to serve as a regional forum for sensitive issues among individuals who might otherwise have no contact. The coalition has worked to impact the actions of individuals and institutions by serving in a number of roles; advocate, catalyst, convener, and facilitator. New Detroit Founders: Joseph L. Hudson, Jr.,Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, and Governor George Romney The original New Detroit committee New Detroit has served as a catalyst for change, influencing the actions of individuals and institutions. Through advocacy and leadership by example, New Detroit has demonstrated new ways for solving specific community problems, as well as provided resources to community-based groups. © New Detroit 2021 | Webmaster Loudbaby New Center One | 3031 W. Grand Boulevard | Suite 430 | Detroit, MI 48202 | 313-664-2000 | Join our mailing list

New Detroit A Racial Justice Organization Who We Are What We Do News Contact Us Join our mailing list DONATE Town Halls We offer a series of provocative panels comprising local and national leaders addressing topical issues. Our next Town Hall is November 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Offered in partnership with the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, we will discuss Critical Race Theory: What It Is and Isn’t. Moderated by Rochelle Riley, panelists will include Dr. Truman Hudson, Jr., Dr. Rashawn Ray, Mary Jane Evink, and Hailey Beatty Barton. Register Here Our three-part Town Hall “Advancing a Racially Equitable COVID-19 Recovery: Voices of the Community” may now be viewed online. Based on a report we commissioned from the Brookings Institute with support from Rocket Community Fund, “Examining and Addressing COVID-19 Racial Disparities in Detroit” the series included: Report Authors Jane Fran Morgan and Dr. Rashawn Ray (May 10) view here. Leading policy experts discuss COVID’s impact on education, small business, and the health care industry view here. Six Detroiters talking about their personal experiences view here. Thank you to our 2022 Sponsor: © New Detroit 2021 | Webmaster Loudbaby New Center One | 3031 W. Grand Boulevard | Suite 430 | Detroit, MI 48202 | 313-664-2000 | Join our mailing list