Faith communities call for racial justice: A Jewish reflection
Submitted 06-19-2020 under NONPROFITS
Allison Egrin of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute reflects on the AJC/JCRC Black Jewish Coalition Zoom Meeting to discuss how the Jewish community can support their Black neighbors in the fight against systemic racism
Community updates: Wednesday, June 17
Submitted 06-17-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders further detail police reform plans, Grand Rapids’ Fourth of July fireworks cancelled, UICA moving to The Fed Galleries at KCAD amid pandemic strains, Grand Rapids Community College waiving online course fees next school year, and more statemtents issued June 15-17.
Community updates: Monday, June 15
Submitted 06-15-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum reopening in July, Grand Rapids Coalition to End Homelessness launches online dashboard with local homelessness data, and Michigan Department of State launches online absentee voter application.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Which Religion is the most correct?
Submitted 06-15-2020 under OPINION
Is your religion more correct than the rest? Why or why not?
Community updates: Saturday, June 13
Submitted 06-12-2020 under NEWS
Michigan salons and barbershops reopening Monday, most Kent County offices reopening Monday, and LINC UP, Urban Core Collective, and NAACP Grand Rapids respond to city leaders' changes to improve policing.
In Season Report: June 12, 2020
Submitted 06-12-2020 under NONPROFITS
This Saturday shop from OVER 45 local farms + food businesses. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air + sunshine while you shop for fresh local products!
Community updates: Wednesday, June 10
Submitted 06-10-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders announce operational changes to improve policing, ArtPrize 2020 cancelled over pandemic concerns, and Grand Rapids Windows project turns downtown Grand Rapids' boarded windows into murals promoting racial justice.
Meet The People's Budget GR
Submitted 06-10-2020 under NEWS
Get to know the new grassroots organization looking to radically change the funding of the Grand Rapids Police Department
Community updates: Monday, June 8
Submitted 06-08-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders hosting digital town hall on policing on Wednesday, LINC UP, Urban Core Collective, and NAACP Grand Rapids respond to city plans for improved police-community relations, Grand Rapids Public Library eliminating overdue fines, and more.