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Catalyst Radio: Media Literacy

Submitted 01-08-2016 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Jeff Smith, director of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy (GRIID) and one of the original creators of Catalyst Radio, on issues of media literacy.

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Walking the West Side: Harrison Park students share favorite spots in their own neighborhoods

Submitted 01-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

Harrison Park Elementary students share their favorite places and activities in their own neighborhoods for this second Rapidian article by students ages 7 to 13.

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Local artists, actors collaborate in new screendance exhibition at UICA

Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS

Three films and photography will be shown at the UICA starting Friday as the result of a collaboration between local artists, including Amy Wilson of Dance in the Annex, Erin Wilson of ArtPeers, local hip-hop artists Rick Chyme and Nixon, and actor Joshua Burge from The Revenant.

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New coffee shop, art collective to join East Hills

Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS

Lightfast Coffee Bar + Art Collective will be opening later this month in the East Fulton Business District, showcasing rotating art from local artists and brewing French press, Chemex and Woodneck coffees.

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Heartside Gallery continues to unchain Neighborhood

Submitted 01-05-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The Heartside community was already a culturally and artistically rich and vibrant community before the developers or ArtPrize jurors recognized its value.

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Catalyst Radio relaunches with new team focused on community issues, social justice, media literacy

Submitted 01-05-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The long-standing weekly radio show on WYCE begins a new chapter, with a renewed focus on sharing the under-told stories in our community..

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Catalyst Radio: The Force Rebooted

Submitted 01-01-2016 under NEWS

In the first episode of the year, Catalyst kicks off with a new team of hosts - Michele Fife, Katie Gordon and Jessica Young. Get to know the new hosts and hear what is in the works for Catalyst Radio in the future.

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Freedom from fear: Musician/dancer shares his art of achieving what was thought impossible

Submitted 12-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Shamar Alef, Grand Rapids native, ballet dancer and hip-hop artist, offers spiritual solutions to social issues, discusses his recent tour and reflects on his upcoming album, "God is in your Belly."

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Overwhelmed by medical bills, family finds help at food pantry

Submitted 12-30-2015 under NONPROFITS

Food insecurity affects one in seven people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including those with jobs.

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Equity Drinks to include police chief in public discussion on rifle purchases

Submitted 12-29-2015 under NEWS

Local discussion group to continue pushing forward conversations on race, policing at Rezervoir Lounge on January 7, 2015.

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