immigration
Local artist feature from UICA: Sofía Ramirez Hernandez
by (KCAD)
Submitted 08-29-2017 under NONPROFITS
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts invites you to learn more about West Michigan's creative workforce, neighboring cultural organizations, and about ways to engage with Grand Rapids' art-scene with interviews and guest features...
Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Parent University to host screenings of American Divided
by (Natalie Hart)
Submitted 08-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
On Wednesday, June 28, over 600 people gathered at Celebration Cinema South to watch two screenings of America Divided, a film series that explores some of America’s thorniest issues—criminal justice, housing equity, education,...
We must continue to fight for rights of all immigrants
by (Scastro329)
Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION
Cosecha is a movement that is working towards dignity, respect and permanent protection for all documented and undocumented immigrants through nonviolent actions to bring awareness that immigrants are vital assets to the United States as well as...
Justice for our Neighbors West Michigan provides legal services to refugees, immigrants
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase Raquel Owens, Site Director from Justice For Our Neighbors West Michigan, discusses some of the options for our community's immigrant and refugee population. With the site...
Our neighbors, our friends, our future: Why I keep marching
by (Erica Soto)
Submitted 05-04-2017 under OPINION
On Monday, May 1st, I had the honor of marching in solidarity for family unity and dignity for our undocumented community. I was humbled to see such a strong presence of love and support in our city. We marched for three hours, and while my legs and...
Support 'A Day Without Immigrants' on May 1, 2017
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 04-25-2017 under OPINION
On Thursday, April 20, at 12 p.m. I joined a group of immigrants and allies in the Calder Plaza for a peaceful demonstration organized by Movimiento Cosecha GR. Together we marched north to face the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...
Family unity: Why I march for our undocumented community
by (Erica Soto)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under OPINION
There are so many beautiful qualities in the people who come to this country from different areas of the world. We are all foreigners to billions of people, but in the words of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “Diversity is our strength...
Refugee students serve those in need at Union High School
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
If you need food and you visit the Mobile Pantry at Union High School, chances are the person who serves you will be a refugee. Refugee students, explains school improvement facilitator Halima Ismail, are at the heart of Union's partnership with...
What did we learn about "Un día sin Inmigrantes"?
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 02-20-2017 under OPINION
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish I remember it well. People did not show up for work, companies were operating without many employees, students missed school and thousands of businesses didn’t open their...
¿Qué aprendimos sobre "Un día sin Inmigrantes"?
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 02-20-2017 under OPINION
Leer este artículo en inglés | Read this article in English Lo recuerdo bien. Gente no se presentó a trabajar, las empresas estaban operando sin muchos empleados, los estudiantes faltaron a la escuela y miles de negocios no abrieron sus...