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Catalyst Radio: Religion, media and Islamophobia

Submitted 03-31-2017 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Simran Jeet Singh, a scholar of religion and social activist, about religion, media, and Islamophobia.

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Students explore hip-hop as 'something that you live'

Submitted 03-30-2017 under NEWS

Hip-hop is more than a musical style -- it's a lifestyle, and a positive one for personal and community development. So say Matthew Duncan, aka Monk Mattheus, and other Grand Rapids hip-hop artists leading an after-school program at Ottawa Hills High School.

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Ride The Rapid for access to spring break fun, coffee, art, shopping in April

Submitted 03-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

Using public transportation for a wallet-friendly, hassle-free way to get to fun events taking place in April.

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When grown men point loaded weapons at 12-year-old boys, none of us should sleep well at night

Submitted 03-29-2017 under OPINION

If we as a city are to truly fight racism, we must measure the impact, not the intent, of city-sponsored grown men who pointed loaded guns at 12-year-old boys.

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Expert from Washington D.C. to discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia

Submitted 03-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

The presentation on Monday is the final in the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan's Great Decision Global Discussion Series. The title is Shifts in the Sand: U.S.-Saudi Relations.

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Aquinas College spring play opens cast to community members to promote social change

Submitted 03-29-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Randy Wyatt, associate professor of theatre for Aquinas College, discusses the spring 2017 play at Aquinas, Love and Information by Caryl Churchill.

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Blue Star Players specialize in performing new works in intimate settings

Submitted 03-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Blue Star Players, an international performing arts collaborative, specializing in new works performed in intimate and unusual spaces.

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Grand Rapids Maker Faire encourages local makers to sign up to showcase projects

Submitted 03-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Maker Faire is looking for participants who enjoy tinkering, hacking, building and designing new technology-based inventions.

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GRandJazzFest announces 2017 dates

Submitted 03-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Performers will be announced at special event on April 26 as part of International Jazz Day. GRandJazzFest will be held Aug. 19 and 20 in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Trans Day of Visibility enters ninth year of observance

Submitted 03-28-2017 under OPINION

TDoV is an annual holiday celebrated around the globe, dedicated to celebrating the successes and accomplishments of trans and gender non-conforming people, while also raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.

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