Pancakes & Politics News
June 16th, 2023
Pancakes & Politics Unites Michigan Leaders in a Transformational Dialogue on Race, Culture, and Religion
The final forum of Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics 2023 series left a lasting impression on the attendees, as it delivered a thought-provoking message that delved deep into the realms of race, culture, and religion. With a packed house, 10 distinguished Michigan leaders took the stage, sharing their personal experiences and reflections from a recent … Continued
March 24th, 2023
Watch Now: Pancakes & Politics 2023 Kickoff – Forum l
February 21st, 2023
Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Returns for 2023 Season
The Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Speakers’ Forum is back with its stellar reputation as the region’s premier event for addressing hot-button issues impacting Detroiters and others living and working in Southeast Michigan, home to the majority of the state’s businesses, industries, and population. The first of four Speakers’ Forums for 2023 kicks off with … Continued
December 30th, 2022
WATCH NOW: Pancakes & Politics Overdrive Featuring Gary Torgow
Join us for a candid conversation with Gary Torgow, one of the most prominent and active CEO’s in Metro Detroit. Listen in as we pick his brain on everything from entrepreneurship and race relations to business development and the future of our political landscape. Also, get an update on Huntington Bank’s public commitment of 1 … Continued
October 26th, 2022
Regents Appoint Santa J. Ono as University of Michigan’s Next President
Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., is president-elect of the University of Michigan. He recently began a five-year term as the university’s 15th president in mid-October. Ono, 59, was most recently the 15th president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia, where he has served since 2016. He is an experienced vision researcher whose pioneering … Continued
October 26th, 2022
General Motors Celebrates the 2-year Anniversary of the Justice & Inclusion Fund and 195 years of the Black Press of America at the 2022 NNPA Annual Convention
In June 2020, General Motors (GM) announced their ambition to become the most inclusive company in the world. Simultaneously, GM launched the Inclusion Advisory Board (IAB) and also established a Justice and Inclusion Fund with an initial commitment of $10 million to organizations that promote inclusion and racial justice. To date, GM has committed $22 … Continued
