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Finding my role in the fight for equity
- 05/22
Kendra Avila, a Grand Rapids resident passionate about equity and social justice shares her experience attending the Urban Core Collective Refuel Road Trip to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia and why she strives to build a community of belonging. [read more]
Free community panel discussion to focus on gun violence in schools
- 05/15
All community members are invited to attend an open discussion on current culture in schools, mental health and the influence of video games, and more topics. [read more]
Thinking outside the ballot box
- 05/01
In my current 18 years, I have had elections that have come down to one vote. One vote! So, it does matter says Stephanie McMillen, Grand Rapids Interim City Clerk. [read more]
Support community voices through local journalism, storytelling at The Rapidian
- 04/24
You are invited to join us at Celebrating One Another: A Storytelling Event. Join us to uplift the voices of community storytellers and support The Rapidian. [read more]
Spring brings opportunities to support local, independent radio
- 04/17
WYCE's Spring Fund Drive begins Friday, April 20, 2018 and is followed by a programmer training orientation and the National Federation for Community Broadcasters Midwest Summit. [read more]
Support local farmers while adding fresh vegetables to your diet
- 04/10
Community supported agriculture helps reduce waste and lets local farmers know their product is going somewhere. [read more]
Latin American Film Fest coming to Grand Rapids
- 04/03
Nine films will be featured from seven different countries, with two directors giving Q&A sessions. [read more]
GVSU alum returns home to speak about investigative journalism's role in the Larry Nassar case
- 03/27
Marisa Kwiatkowski, Indianapolis Star journalist and Grand Valley graduate, spoke in Grand Rapids about her role in the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse case. [read more]
Why parent voices matter more
- 03/19
Parents of lead poisoned children have the largest stake in correcting lead hazards in Grand Rapids. Their voices should be at the forefront of this movement. [read more]
New Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities CEO has 30 years of experience teaching youth
- 03/13
New chief executive officer Roberto Jara will oversee Cook Library Center and the Cook Arts Center [read more]

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