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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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Creative Youth Center hosts Story Slam

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapidians will come together to share true, personal narratives at the CYC’s “Story Slam” Competition on April 18, with stories centered on the theme “You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover.”

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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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Updated: City Connection: Rapidian staff and contributors to highlight Spring Fund Drive

Submitted 04-03-2017 under NEWS

This special episode of City Connection will focus on The Rapidian Spring Fund Drive, which will be held April 10-17, 2017.

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Review: Julien Baker transfixes audience with quiet, moving songs at Calvin College

Submitted 04-03-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Julien Baker performed on Friday, March 31, 2017.

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Let's Talk GR Music covering tax, legal issues for artists

Submitted 04-03-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

A look back at our meeting with Glave Business Solutions and our conversation covering taxes and legal information for artists.

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Local musicians talk community, music while preparing for GRPM Planetarium show April 6

Submitted 03-31-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Local musician Emma Loo of Emma Loo and Sam talk about their band, community involvement, and their performance on April 6 as the final concert in the series at GRPM Concerts Under the Stars.

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