I’m glad to share a new publication in Advances in Global Health titled “Counter-Narratives of Urban Hydrocolonialism.”
This essay reflects on the mass water shutoffs in Detroit between 2014 and 2020, during which an estimated 141,000 households lost access to clean drinking water due to unpaid bills.
Continue reading “New Publication: (Counter)Narratives of Urban Hydrocolonialism in Detroit”Our NEW White Paper from the RISE Lab aim to cast a light on the struggles that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs faced during the so-called “First Phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan (approximately March-July, 2020) and how some of them have been able to bounce back. Because BIPOC entrepreneurs have historically been excluded from resources and opportunities, now, more than ever, it is important to recognize the unique challenges that face BIPOC entrepreneurs, and to establish a well-balanced and equitable system of support for all entrepreneurs.
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Rahul Mitra 