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Meet the women championing breastfeeding for women of color

“Representation is really a key factor in the success of Black women breastfeeding...We try to make sure we create a safe space to get their breastfeeding needs met.” -Bonita Agee, a Certified Lactation Counselor and coordinator with Grand Rapids-based Strong Beginnings.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi finds the value in a diverse portfolio

Michigan's Non-Gaming Tribal Economic Impact Study shows just how much the tribes' nongaming arms mean to the state's economy, and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is helping.

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