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Mothers of boys stopped at gunpoint by police, 'trying to make change'

Submitted 04-06-2017 under NEWS

The mothers of the 12- to 14-year-old boys who experienced a high-risk police stop with full backup would like community support as they try to create change.

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Light Gallery + Studio features local artists for their first Art.Downtown April 8

Submitted 04-05-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

"Matthew and I have known each other since college and often would talk about how cool it would be to have a space similar to the one we have right now. Not knowing what [Light Gallery] would become when getting the keys, we were excited for the chance to mold a place of our own together."

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Kent County Parks Foundation is dedicated to growing our park, trail systems

Submitted 04-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Kent County Parks Foundation which raises money, support and awareness for the Kent County parks system

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Grand Rapids Public Museum returns as West Michigan hub for Michigan State University's Science Festival

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

The MSU Science Festival is a month long of statewide events highlighting and celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The MSU Science Festival features talks, demonstrations, tours, open houses, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.

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Changing accessible nature of city through art, Disability Arts Now engages community

Submitted 04-04-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Transforming community through art, storytelling and dialogue.

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Grammy winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn will be performing at St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Cohn's hit song “Walking in Memphis” won him a Grammy Award for "Best New Artist" in 1991 which reached Platinum in 1996. This is his 25th Anniversary Tour.

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Aquinas College and the need for more LGBTQIA inclusivity

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NEWS

Last month at Aquinas College, there was a viewing of the film Desire of the Everlasting Hills: an anti-LGBTQIA movie which highlights celibacy as the only appropriate lifestyle for LGBTQIA identifying individuals. This is part 1 of 2 articles on this topic.

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Heartside Gleaning Initiative: Cultivating community through good food

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the efforts of Heartside Gleaning Initiative and its impact on the Grand Rapids community and how you can get involved in our upcoming events.

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Safe and Supported program offers free therapy for LGBTQ youth

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Pride Center and Arbor Circle introduce the Safe and Supported Program, which offers free therapy and counseling for LGBTQ youth.

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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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