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Nuns and Nones: Conversation at intersection of contemporary religious, secular life

Submitted 04-11-2017 under OPINION

Local Dominican Sisters and Millennial Nones met in an inter-generational space which lead to conversations about how to sustain ourselves for decades in movements for social justice, how to stay connected with one another in a technological world that has potential for isolation, and so much more.

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'The Rapidian to me is about learning and having a voice'

Submitted 04-11-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

We asked a number of community members to answer a few questions on what community means to them, why The Rapidian matters and how it has impacted their organization and lives.

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Meet Civic Investor Paola Mendivil: Champion of Grand Rapids, Latina community

Submitted 04-10-2017 under VOICES

Paola Mendivil is part of a local family business, an advocate for Latina women in the community and a champion of diversity. Learn more about her in this Civic Investor profile during our Spring Fund Drive.

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Meet Civic Investor Breannah Alexander: Advocate of racial equity, racial justice, storytelling

Submitted 04-10-2017 under VOICES

Breannah Alexander is Director of Strategic Programs at Partners for a Racism-Free Community. She has written dozens of pieces and supports a platform that allows all residents to tell their own stories.

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In Grand Rapids, equity work is co-opted for influence

Submitted 04-07-2017 under OPINION

In this community, organizers fall victim to misconceptions of equity perpetuated by people who seek out power, influence and prestige.

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Movie review: "I Am Not Your Negro"

Submitted 04-04-2017 under OPINION

Documentary paints incomplete but compelling portrait of the late James Baldwin.

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Courthouse bench to be dedicated to crime victims in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week

Submitted 04-03-2017 under NONPROFITS

Kent County Victim Witness Unit, Silent Observer and Meijer Inc. observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week through dedication of bench to honor Kent County crime victims

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Catalyst Radio: Religion, media and Islamophobia

Submitted 03-31-2017 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Simran Jeet Singh, a scholar of religion and social activist, about religion, media, and Islamophobia.

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When grown men point loaded weapons at 12-year-old boys, none of us should sleep well at night

Submitted 03-29-2017 under OPINION

If we as a city are to truly fight racism, we must measure the impact, not the intent, of city-sponsored grown men who pointed loaded guns at 12-year-old boys.

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Trans Day of Visibility enters ninth year of observance

Submitted 03-28-2017 under OPINION

TDoV is an annual holiday celebrated around the globe, dedicated to celebrating the successes and accomplishments of trans and gender non-conforming people, while also raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.

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