by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve penned a blog for NEW. That was on purpose. Blogs are just one of the ways we share our perspectives and work as we strive to influence radical transformation. By having other NEW team members contribute, we rebuff the single-leader,...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog
Mission, vision and values are the three-legged ‘stool’ that nonprofits and community efforts stand upon. They are the foundational pillars that we construct our work and programs around. Yet, sometimes external and unexpected circumstances can get in the way. They...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog
We have big news to share. On September 15th (09/15/22), we’re inviting all of you to the “first look” at NEW’s next big evolution. Our programming and reach are expanding, and our commitment to building a beloved community is deepening. In recent years, we’ve been...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog
Thirty (30) years ago, philanthropists in Washtenaw County envisioned an arts incubator in Ann Arbor. Their aim was to help drive economic stimulus in the downtown area. The building they landed on was in an old warehouse district heading out of town. They wanted to...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | May 4, 2021 | Blog
Growing up in Detroit – a “Chocolate City,” with a history of labor organizing, human rights activism, and Black excellence – left an indelible impression on me. I felt connected to the shop owners, Eddie the neighborhood mechanic, and our school’s...
