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In age of Trump candidacy, understanding racism is crucial

Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

On October 18, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host the first part of a new series we have launched called Building Blocks centered on understanding the fundamentals of racism.

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Free movie screening, project debut, celebrating natural hair

Submitted 10-11-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Wealthy Theatre, with support by Wege Foundation, presents "I Rock My Own" - a groundbreaking digital debut of 100+ portraits of community members with natural hair, in collaboration with Natural Hair GR and ArtPeers - Saturday at 2:00 p.m. (and free screening of Chris Rock's "Good Hair.")

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And the winner is... ArtPrize Education Days

Submitted 10-11-2016 under NEWS

Although the ArtPrize competition has concluded for the year, the ArtPrize Education team isn’t shutting down shop. ArtPrize works closely with ArtPrize Partner Schools throughout the year to design best-practice resources and bring their students' ArtPrize experience into the classroom.

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Catalyst Radio: Nathan Schneider on media, movements and building democracy into online platforms

Submitted 10-11-2016 under OPINION

WYCE's Katie Gordon speaks with Nathan Schneider, a journalist and author who covers religion, technology and resistance. His current project is an exploration of models for democratic ownership and governance for online platforms.

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One-on-one interview with "Holes" guest director, Jason Marlett

Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre sits down with guest director Jason Marlett

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Downtown Market hosts free Halloween event

Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

On October 22-23, 2016, the Downtown Market will host the Market’s first Jack O’Lantern Jamboree event, with fun Halloween events for the whole family.

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Wednesday night Hills & Stairs running group gathers each week

Submitted 10-10-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The Wednesday night Hills & Stairs running group gathers each week downtown and runs for party stout!

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Bernie Sanders campaign rally draws major crowd in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-07-2016 under NEWS

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders called for his suppporters to back presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids.

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Student behind viral photo offers solutions during GVSU visit

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NEWS

Leighton Watson, former student body president at Howard University, visited Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Monday, September 26 and delivered a powerful speech entitled “The Power of Student Voices” that addressed social justice and policing in America.

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Fourth annual bilingual college fair bridges gap between Latino families and college

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NEWS

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan hosts fourth annual Bilingual College Fair to connect students and their families with over 25 local colleges and community organizations.

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