Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials - "Icicles in My Meatloaf"
Submitted 01-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
Fresh from Chicago, Lil' Ed Williams and the Blues Imperials rock out the music library with this new song on WYCE.
Story Matters: Christopher Perkins sees GED as tool to career in arts
Submitted 01-26-2015 under NEWS
Christopher Perkins talks about the importance of education and his interest in acting and drawing.
What's next for ArtPrize 2014 double winner Anila Quayyum Agha
Submitted 01-26-2015 under NEWS
Agha looks to expand on her current work as well as go in other directions. She continues to explore light, shadow and art that seeks to open minds and cross boundaries.
Lady Ace Boogie - "Smile"
Submitted 01-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local hip-hop artist Lady Ace Boogie drops into WYCE to share this solo song.
Lady Ace Boogie - "Natural High"
Submitted 01-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local hip-hop artist Lady Ace Boogie drops a song on WYCE with Yolonda Yogi Lavender and J Rob.
Catalyst Radio: CASA offering training for advocates of abused, neglected children
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NEWS
More than 1,000 children in Kent County are wards of the court due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for those children, although many more such volunteers are needed. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming volunteer training that begins Feb. 9.
Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
Michele Childs struggled with diabetes and weight for years. The staff at Streams of Hope helped her overcome those challenges through diet and exercise.
Story Matters: Charity Walker recalls what brought her to GED program
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
Charity Walker explains how she came to the YouthBuild GED program and what she plans to study in college.
GR Initiative for Leaders expands partnership with local high schools, colleges
Submitted 01-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
To support student academic success and community leadership, the “Be the Change” project aims to promote post-secondary education and civic engagement among Grand Rapids high school students
Story Matters: Alexis Starr pursues GED for better future
Submitted 01-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
Alexis Starr talks about the day-to-day challenges in pursuing a GED and her motivations for continuing forward.