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Catalyst Radio: Refugees in Crisis

Submitted 03-01-2017 under NEWS

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Donna Abbott from Bethany Christian Services on the controversial executive orders halting refugee entry into the United States. Aired 2017-02-03. https://grcmc.org/wyce/node/29675/catalyst-radio-refugees-in-crisis...

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Workshop by GVSU United Students Against Sweatshops chapter questions hedge funds, university spending

Submitted 02-27-2017 under NEWS

Since many people believe they alone cannot make a difference in the world, Grand Valley State University's United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) organization hosted the workshop, "Students and the Fight For Justice" to show...

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Homes for All represents residents in gentrification crisis at GR City Commission Meeting

Submitted 02-22-2017 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission meeting room held extra chairs as well as news cameras Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The special set-up was to accommodate the attendance of Homes For All, a collective of city residents there to speak to the...

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Catalyst Radio: An anthology for grassroots activism in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-17-2017 under NEWS

In this conversation, Dani Vilella shares information about the submission-based book project: Grand Rapids Grassroots: An Anthology. As a part of the "Rust Belt Series" through Belt Publishing, the book will be a collection of...

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GVSU's Kutsche Office of Local History delves into the history of student activism

Submitted 02-16-2017 under NEWS

Throughout the history of Grand Valley State University, students have engaged in the constantly changing political and social climate in the world surrounding them. Students today have the opportunity to learn about these past events by visiting...

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'Get everything you can out of it' says school board president

Submitted 02-16-2017 under NEWS

Wendy Falb vividly remembers cleaning the filthy steps of Fountain School one day, back when her older son attended Montessori School there. Fixing up the old school was one of her many volunteer tasks as a self-described “tiger mom.”...

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Second Amash town hall at local high school packed, full of debate

Submitted 02-10-2017 under NEWS

On Thursday, February 9, 2017 Representative Justin Amash hosted a town hall meeting for constituents of the Third Congressional District. Constiuents packed the auditorium at City Middle High School which can hold almost 600 people. Even though...

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"Know Your Rights" training about immigrant concerns held at local restaraunt

Submitted 02-09-2017 under NEWS

Wednesday evening, February 8, 2017, Michigan United, a statewide organization committed to participatory democracy at all levels, provided “Know Your Rights” training to more than 40 community members about the rights of immigrant...

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The Rapidian visits GRAM to explore two new exhibits

Submitted 02-07-2017 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Art Museum is home to two new exhibits: Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects and Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta. Finders Keepers features fine art, vintage clothing, toys and vinyl records, antique firearms and sneakers,...

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Inside the Grand Rapids Ballet - "Black & White: Swan Lake"

Submitted 02-06-2017 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Ballet is showcasing a modern interpretation of the 100-year-old classic “Black & White: Swan Lake” at Peter Martin Wege Theatre February 10-12, 2017. This performance was choreographed by Mario Radacovsky, a...

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