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$9000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $9k in scholarships to five local students.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: When should clergy take a stand for or against the policy of family separation?

Submitted 08-06-2018 under OPINION

Bob F. asks, I see some clergy publicly criticizing the government's separating families at the border. Other clergy have remained silent on this issue. On this issue, how do you as a member of the clergy decide whether to take a public stand or remain silent?

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss discusses disability access in Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

This month's topic is disability access in GR and the DisArt Festival.

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Catalyst Radio: Calvin College history professor discusses Umm el-Jimal Project

Submitted 08-03-2018 under NEWS

Bert de Vries is Professor Emeritus of History at Calvin College and Director of the Umm el-Jimal Project, an archaeological site in northern Jordan.

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In Season: August 3, 2018

Submitted 08-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Market is bursting with color, just in time for National Farmers Market Week!! Next week we're kicking off our festivities on Tuesday, with four fun days of educational + wellness classes, food trucks, facepainting, scavenger hunts, and Market activities for the whole family!

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New WYCE station manager says Grand Rapids' music scene is "diverse and bursting with talent"

Submitted 08-03-2018 under NEWS

Musician Hayes Griffin will be the new station manager for WYCE.

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Green Gala celebrates future of Grand Rapids Parks

Submitted 07-31-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Now in its eighth year, the popular event on August 16, 2018 will include all of the components guests love about the Green Gala, including locally sourced beverages, a delicious strolling dinner offered by local food trucks, a photo-booth, and entertainment with laser lights from DJ AJ Paschka.

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Seeking safety for Black American males impacted by trauma

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Racism, socio-economic inequities and gender based violence are part of the lived experiences of Black men and youth in the Grand Rapids community. To address the generational trauma and post traumatic stress disorder affecting these men -- a wrap around services and culture of belonging is needed.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Danielle Truss

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

I'm originally from the UK mostly London, and have been here in GR for almost 5 years, I studied fashion, textiles and bespoke tailoring and now work as a costume designer.

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Photo Gallery: Movimiento Cosecha GR protests Kent County contract with ICE at commission meeting

Submitted 07-30-2018 under NEWS

Photos from yesterday's Kent County Commission meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 and the Movimiento Cosecha GR protest and comments.

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