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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“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.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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!
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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.
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I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
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“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.
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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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It was amazing to celebrate Black History Month with my friends and colleagues. Representative Brenda Carter presented me with my Michigan Legislative Black Caucus pin. "We are not makers of History. We are made by history."- Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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It was an honor to attend my first State of the State Address with my guest, Mayor Glenda McDonald of Highland Park. Mayor McDonald is a purpose-driven leader who has secured crucial state assistance, financial relief and infrastructure improvements for the city. Her spirit of advocacy and unwavering commitment to our community was aligned with many of the priorities outlined in the governor’s address. I'm thrilled to work with Mayor McDonald and our D7 community leaders to center people.
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POSTPONED! Hey friends, due to the weather conditions, today’s event will be postponed to another day. I am truly looking forward to coming together very soon. Take care and stay safe.
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Tonya Myers Phillips IN THE NEWS
Michigan’s Election Safeguards Work, House Dems Commend SOS on Swift, Transparent Response
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 [...]
House Dems Condemn GOP Voter Suppression Resolution
LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2025 — House Democrats held a press conference opposing the passage of House Joint Resolution B [...]
“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.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
21 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
#detroit
#313
#happy313day
#mycity ... See MoreSee Less
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“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
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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It was amazing to celebrate Black History Month with my friends and colleagues. Representative Brenda Carter presented me with my Michigan Legislative Black Caucus pin. "We are not makers of History. We are made by history."- Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It was an honor to attend my first State of the State Address with my guest, Mayor Glenda McDonald of Highland Park. Mayor McDonald is a purpose-driven leader who has secured crucial state assistance, financial relief and infrastructure improvements for the city. Her spirit of advocacy and unwavering commitment to our community was aligned with many of the priorities outlined in the governor’s address. I'm thrilled to work with Mayor McDonald and our D7 community leaders to center people. ... See MoreSee Less
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POSTPONED! Hey friends, due to the weather conditions, today’s event will be postponed to another day. I am truly looking forward to coming together very soon. Take care and stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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