State Representative
Tonya Myers Phillips
7th House District
Serving 91,516 constituents in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck
TonyaMyersPhillips@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2276
Office: S 686 House Office Building
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Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085
I am so happy to share that the Michigan House of Representatives adopted my resolution HR 59, declaring this week, April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Michigan! I am so incredibly honored to raise awareness of the disparities faced by black women in this state and nation regarding our maternal health.
I was deeply honored to share this moment with Black mamas and co-sponsors serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, and beautiful black mamas and supporters. We officially welcomed Mothering Justice to the Michigan House of Representatives😊.
The fight continues, but this was a truly special day, now etched in Michigan's history.
Sadly, Michigan has one of the highest death rates among Black pregnant women in the nation — this is an unacceptable and completely preventable injustice. As a mom and founding board member of the nonprofit Mothering Justice, I am dedicated to advocating for and demanding action to ensure Black mothers' and babies' health and well-being. I call on the State of Michigan and all who value life and motherhood to do better.
“Students are the ones paying the price for this decision. As a University of Michigan alum, I’m heartbroken and disappointed." — State Representative Tonya Myers Phillips
‘Slap in the face’: Black legislators condemn University of Michigan’s DEI cuts
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Last week, University of Michigan announced the closure of its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion and the end of its DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan.
Today, March 25th, is Equal Pay Day, which unites us in our shared commitment to address the gender pay gap, especially the significant disparity women of color face. I am proud to collaborate and join with fellow members of the Progressive Women's Caucus, collectively reintroducing a 10-bill pay equity package. If passed, these bills would require:
- Pay transparency: You must post a salary when you post a job.
- Requiring employers to post about equal pay rights in the workplace.
- Allowing for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination.
-More notice of deductions for garnishments.
- Requires an employer to disclose wage information of similarly situated employees
within 30 days to requesting employees, the employer may redact the names of similarly situated employees but shall provide information about their sex and seniority.
- and more!
Everybody deserves equitable pay!
JUST NOW: By holding these bills hostage, Michigan Republicans are unconstitutionally hurting working families & cultural treasures like Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
#detroit
#313
#happy313day
#mycity
“I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm changing the things I cannot accept." - Angela Davis
Happy International Women's Day! Fighting for a better world for women and girls today and everyday.
It was an honor to participate in a wonderful celebration of Black History and to receive my Michigan Legislative Black Caucus pin from Representative Brenda Carter♥️.
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LANSING, Mich., April 3, 2025 — The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) announced that, after an exhaustive audit, they identified [...]
MLBC Condemns U of M’s Abolishment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Attacks destroy efforts for equity and inclusion LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2025 — The University of Michigan announced abruptly last [...]
Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085 ... See MoreSee Less
I am so happy to share that the Michigan House of Representatives adopted my resolution HR 59, declaring this week, April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Michigan! I am so incredibly honored to raise awareness of the disparities faced by black women in this state and nation regarding our maternal health.
I was deeply honored to share this moment with Black mamas and co-sponsors serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, and beautiful black mamas and supporters. We officially welcomed Mothering Justice to the Michigan House of Representatives😊.
The fight continues, but this was a truly special day, now etched in Michigan's history. ... See MoreSee Less
Sadly, Michigan has one of the highest death rates among Black pregnant women in the nation — this is an unacceptable and completely preventable injustice. As a mom and founding board member of the nonprofit Mothering Justice, I am dedicated to advocating for and demanding action to ensure Black mothers' and babies' health and well-being. I call on the State of Michigan and all who value life and motherhood to do better. ... See MoreSee Less
“Students are the ones paying the price for this decision. As a University of Michigan alum, I’m heartbroken and disappointed." — State Representative Tonya Myers Phillips ... See MoreSee Less
‘Slap in the face’: Black legislators condemn University of Michigan’s DEI cuts
bit.ly
Last week, University of Michigan announced the closure of its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion and the end of its DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan.Today, March 25th, is Equal Pay Day, which unites us in our shared commitment to address the gender pay gap, especially the significant disparity women of color face. I am proud to collaborate and join with fellow members of the Progressive Women's Caucus, collectively reintroducing a 10-bill pay equity package. If passed, these bills would require:
- Pay transparency: You must post a salary when you post a job.
- Requiring employers to post about equal pay rights in the workplace.
- Allowing for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination.
-More notice of deductions for garnishments.
- Requires an employer to disclose wage information of similarly situated employees
within 30 days to requesting employees, the employer may redact the names of similarly situated employees but shall provide information about their sex and seniority.
- and more!
Everybody deserves equitable pay! ... See MoreSee Less
JUST NOW: By holding these bills hostage, Michigan Republicans are unconstitutionally hurting working families & cultural treasures like Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. ... See MoreSee Less
I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
#detroit
#313
#happy313day
#mycity ... See MoreSee Less
“I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm changing the things I cannot accept." - Angela Davis
Happy International Women's Day! Fighting for a better world for women and girls today and everyday. ... See MoreSee Less
It was an honor to participate in a wonderful celebration of Black History and to receive my Michigan Legislative Black Caucus pin from Representative Brenda Carter♥️. ... See MoreSee Less
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