New community council seeks stronger civil discourse with, accountability for police
Submitted 01-26-2016 under OPINION
Are assault rifles really the best way to protect and serve our city? Inspired by this question, a new volunteer group- the Community Police Relations Council- works to form a collaborative engagement towards accountability in how we are policed.
Mitten Brewing Co. brewer to shave beard to raise funds for local domestic violence nonprofit
Submitted 01-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
Mitten Brewing Co. and brewer Rob "Wob" Wanhatalo are taking a stand against domestic violence. The local brewery and pizzeria is donating a portion of sales--and some extra incentives--to help serve woman and children in their community.
Environmental concerns reflective of racial inequity
Submitted 01-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Environmental activism exists, in this country, as an idealists’ pursuit, not as an existential emergency.
State of the State: Public Act 4 Must Go
Submitted 01-24-2016 under OPINION
Any law that drowns the rights of the individual are not laws but rather the framework of a crime.
Catalyst Radio: Partners for a Racism-Free Community
Submitted 01-22-2016 under NEWS
Host Jessica Young speaks with Breannah Alexander from Partners for a Racism-Free Community about eliminating institutional racism, building racial equity, and the Flint water crisis.
New Experience GR video misses mark in representing real neighborhood diversity
Submitted 01-22-2016 under OPINION
When I moved to Grand Rapids in 2005 from Mexico, diversity and inclusion were not such buzzwords like they are today. But even in today's focus on talking about diversity, a recent video doesn't do the work to represent our diverse community.
ECA's Annual Meeting and Pancake Breakfast
Submitted 01-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
The ECA invites Eastown residents to learn about the work the ECA is doing and how they can get more involved in their community.
Adult learners from the Literacy Center of West Michigan share their writing
Submitted 01-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
Learners enrolled in the Family Literacy Program, at West Godwin Elementary, practiced their writing skills by writing encouraging letters to their children.
Boys & Girls Clubs of GR Announces 2016 Youth of the Year Finalists
Submitted 01-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids has announced their three local Youth of the Year finalists. Celebrate these young leaders at the Youth of the Year Luncheon!
For Valentines: an evening of music and dance at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 01-20-2016 under NONPROFITS
ArtPeers and Dance in the Annex (DITA) present "transcend," an evening of music and dance at Wealthy Theatre, Saturday, Feb. 13th. Tickets on sale now. Made possible by The Robert D. Mieras Fund for Dance and Music at Grand Rapids Community Foundation, and New Holland Brewing.