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Angela Williams became president and CEO of United Way Worldwide in October of 2021. She is the first African American woman to lead the organization in its 135-year history. She joined WEMU’s David Fair to talk about the numerous cracks she has put in the glass ceiling over the years and how her personal experiences in civil rights and equity advocacy will inform the direction of the United Way.

It's been more than two years since the first COVID cases were reported, and, for now, infections are trending downward. As a new variant spreads through Europe, the Washtenaw County Health Department is looking ahead to the possibility of another surge. WEMU's David Fair checked in with Washtenaw County Health Department spokesperson, Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, for the latest.

There are intersections of plant-based diets and improved climate. Ann Arbor will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next decade to promote plant-based diets to supplement and support its A2Zero Climate Action Plan. WEMU's David Fair discussed the plan with Ann Arbor's Sustainability and Innovations Manager, Missy Stults.

The 'Black Men Read' organization has its origins in Washtenaw County but is expanding its reach across the nation. It brings African American men to read books to children with hopes of inspiring them to go far in life while highlighting the vital and positive role that Black men bring to the community. Black Men Read co-founder, Tamara Tucker-Ibarisha, joined WEMU's David Fair and Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg to talk about the group's recent work, including adaptations to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A good hearty laugh, one that brings tears to your eyes, feels so good but doesn’t happen often enough for most of us.Mike Farah, though, probably has hilarious encounters every day. Having grown up in Ann Arbor, Mike leads “Funny or Die,” the comedy production company behind such hits as "Between Two Ferns," "Brockmire," and "Flipped." Mike stops in for a chat and a laugh with Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw and host of "creative:impact."