Catalyst Radio: Media Literacy
Submitted 01-08-2016 under NEWS
Host Katie Gordon speaks with Jeff Smith, director of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy (GRIID) and one of the original creators of Catalyst Radio, on issues of media literacy.
Walking the West Side: Harrison Park students share favorite spots in their own neighborhoods
Submitted 01-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
Harrison Park Elementary students share their favorite places and activities in their own neighborhoods for this second Rapidian article by students ages 7 to 13.
Local artists, actors collaborate in new screendance exhibition at UICA
Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS
Three films and photography will be shown at the UICA starting Friday as the result of a collaboration between local artists, including Amy Wilson of Dance in the Annex, Erin Wilson of ArtPeers, local hip-hop artists Rick Chyme and Nixon, and actor Joshua Burge from The Revenant.
New coffee shop, art collective to join East Hills
Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS
Lightfast Coffee Bar + Art Collective will be opening later this month in the East Fulton Business District, showcasing rotating art from local artists and brewing French press, Chemex and Woodneck coffees.
Heartside Gallery continues to unchain Neighborhood
Submitted 01-05-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Heartside community was already a culturally and artistically rich and vibrant community before the developers or ArtPrize jurors recognized its value.
Catalyst Radio relaunches with new team focused on community issues, social justice, media literacy
Submitted 01-05-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The long-standing weekly radio show on WYCE begins a new chapter, with a renewed focus on sharing the under-told stories in our community..
Catalyst Radio: The Force Rebooted
Submitted 01-01-2016 under NEWS
In the first episode of the year, Catalyst kicks off with a new team of hosts - Michele Fife, Katie Gordon and Jessica Young. Get to know the new hosts and hear what is in the works for Catalyst Radio in the future.
Freedom from fear: Musician/dancer shares his art of achieving what was thought impossible
Submitted 12-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Shamar Alef, Grand Rapids native, ballet dancer and hip-hop artist, offers spiritual solutions to social issues, discusses his recent tour and reflects on his upcoming album, "God is in your Belly."
Overwhelmed by medical bills, family finds help at food pantry
Submitted 12-30-2015 under NONPROFITS
Food insecurity affects one in seven people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including those with jobs.
Equity Drinks to include police chief in public discussion on rifle purchases
Submitted 12-29-2015 under NEWS
Local discussion group to continue pushing forward conversations on race, policing at Rezervoir Lounge on January 7, 2015.