Submitted 06-19-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians celebrate Juneteenth with events, proclamations, reflections; Gov. Whitmer extends Michigan’s state of emergency through July 16.
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Submitted 06-19-2020 under NONPROFITS
Another beautiful weekend provides YOU with another wonderful opportunity to buy groceries from your local farm + food businesses! This Saturday shop from over 50 vendors while you enjoy the fresh air and warm weather.
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
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.
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.
Submitted 06-15-2020 under OPINION
Is your religion more correct than the rest? Why or why not?
Submitted 06-13-2020 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.
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!
Facing the challenges of racism and political protest, how will the religious traditions respond? Faith communities from conservative to progressive are responding and finding resources to respond with hope.
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.
