Social Issues
'The current leaders, not just leaders of the future': Grand Rapids students address policymakers on issues impacting youth
by (krj919)
Submitted 04-19-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids students had the opportunity to directly address city leaders on issues that are important to young people in West Michigan, such as housing, accessibility and transportation. The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC), comprised of 9th-12th...
Art, activism and taking action to make change
by (katelewisceramics)
Submitted 09-25-2015 under NEWS
On Friday October 2, from 7 p.m - 8 p.m. the topic of "Reflecting the Times: Arts and Activism" will be addressed by a panel of arts experts in front of an audience as part of the Critical Discourse series at the ArtPrize HUB (41 Sheldon...
"Hard Femme" art exhibit to examine gender issues
by (empichot)
Submitted 08-07-2013 under NEWS
"Hard femme is femme’s iron-pumpin', boot-wearin', always sneerin' cousin," says Miranda Sharp, curator of the exhibit. "Hard femme is tough, DIY, takin' care of business, down 'n dirty and no-bullshit. Hard...
Grand Rapids Women's Chorus: Unity, inclusiveness and diversity through song
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 12-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The sound of dozens of voices singing in harmony can be a powerful experience, one that brings a feeling of wholeness on a physical and emotional level. To achieve this takes a lot of practice and hard work on the part of the singers. This is what...
Global Conservation Series
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 12-17-2009 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is offering a five-session program to encourage and support the desire to care for creation. This program is specifically designed to enable people of the Judeo-Christian faith tradition to gather...