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Grand Valley presents screenings of inspiring athlete documentary "Team Dream" with cast in attendance
by (Justin Mills)
Submitted 01-16-2024 under NEWS
Grand Valley State University presented two screenings this month of "Team Dream" (2022), a short documentary produced by Queen Latifah and directed by Luchina Fisher. The film narrates the journey of two lifelong friends preparing for the...
Grand Rapids needs to address racism in lifeguarding
by (annadebraber)
Submitted 06-19-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
At Briggs Park a group of black neighborhood children gathers outside of the pool’s fence. It’s just days before they can jump into the refreshing blue and currently the staff is in the middle of a training session. At one point someone...
Everyone in The Pool: February Swim Challenge
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-08-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Training for any sport takes a tremendous amount of dedication, persistence, time and energy. Making a commitment to train every single day notches that up and makes it more than training - it becomes a challenge.Each February for the last four...