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Cosecha GR at Sheriff's retirement party: Protesters believe Stelma leaves legacy of shame with ICE contract new Sheriff must repair

Submitted 10-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

As the Kent County Sheriff celebrated his retirement with the ICE contract still in effect, Movimiento Cosecha GR members stood outside of Noto's Old World Italian Dining to call out "Shame, shame, shame," to the Sheriff and other attendees for their complicity in separating local families.

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A look at four countries of the Arabian Peninsula begins October 18

Submitted 10-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan features a four-part series on Middle Eastern countries Oman (10/18); Qatar (10/24); Saudi Arabia (11/13); and Yemen (11/20).

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Concerned community members speak at Kent County Commission Public Comment

Submitted 10-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

After three months of appeals and advocacy, the Kent County Commission has taken no action to end the Kent County contract with ICE.

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In board chair's absence, public allowed back into Kent County board chambers

Submitted 10-12-2018 under NEWS

This Thursday's meeting was in sharp contrast to the meeting on September 27 when the public was directed to watch the meeting from another room through closed circuit TV. Public comment continued to center on Kent County's contract with ICE.

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Pilgrimage: Undocumented immigrants, allies walk, dance, chant from Grand Rapids to Lansing to demand driver's licenses for all

Submitted 10-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

Immigrants from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Sturgis, Ionia, Lansing, Detroit, and Ann Arbor participated in a rally on the steps of the Capitol following the arrival of the “Licenses for All pilgrimage" on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

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Photo gallery: Cosecha GR walks to Lansing for immigrant rights

Submitted 10-11-2018 under NEWS

Movimiento Cosecha GR members made a pilgrammage to Lansing to advocate for drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants from Friday, October 5, 2018 to Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

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Calling all Mamavists!

Submitted 09-28-2018 under OPINION

We have neither adequate political representation at the local, state and national levels nor enough collective wealth to directly influence the political process. What we do have is enough sense to know a lot of policy prevents Michigan families from obtaining basic resources and opportunities.

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Public kept from room at Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting

Submitted 09-27-2018 under NEWS

The Kent County Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting today, Thursday, September 27, 2018 without anyone from the public in the room. Residents who come for public comment were instructed to sit in a room next door and watch the meeting on closed circuit tv.

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Former Ottawa County Clerk endorses 'Promote the Vote' ballot initiative

Submitted 09-25-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Daniel Krueger, former Ottawa County Clerk for 36 years, announced his support for Proposal 3, also known as the ‘Promote the Vote’ ballot initiative. The ballot proposal would amend the state’s constitution to secure voting changes regardless of which party is in power in the state of Michigan.

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Faith, family, love for community fuels Williams' bid for GRPS school board

Submitted 09-21-2018 under NEWS

This self-described church girl from Missouri whose family relocated to Grand Rapids during her middle school years speaks directly and passionately when describing her love for the community and the community’s children.

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