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Equity issues: West Michigan businesses should measure progress

Submitted 01-04-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? Part 2 of 4.

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Equity issues: Concern for West Michigan businesses

Submitted 01-03-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? Part 1 of 4.

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Connection through expression: Building community through art

Submitted 01-03-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

An update on Avenue for the Arts and a look at what’s to come ahead. This Friday, January 6, Avenue for the Arts becomes "South Division Avenue becomes "the ultimate destination to find artwork by local artists, handmade goods, and food and drink specials."

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Start with Why at GVSU

Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Haunestein Center for Presidential Studies Hosts Stephen Shedletzky from Simon Sinek’s world famous Start with Why movement

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GRAAMA Royal Opening centers offerings of local African-Americans

Submitted 12-20-2016 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids African-American Museum and Archives holds its Royal Opening on December 26. Food, music, and an official ribbon-cutting will be followed by a Kwanzaa ceremony.

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Movie Review: "The Brand New Testament" at UICA

Submitted 12-19-2016 under NONPROFITS

"The Brand New Testament" is screening at UICA January 6 - January 19, 2016.

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Grand Rapids Ballet's 'The Nutcracker,' featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony, is a West Michigan tradition

Submitted 12-14-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Ballet's new production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony, is back for its third year in DeVos Performance Hall

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Welcome Center at Grand Rapids Art Museum gets reinvented

Submitted 12-13-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

GRAM and Experience Grand Rapids have collaborated to develop the Welcome Center at GRAM.

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"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" musical showing at Grand Rapids Public Museum in partnership with Stage GR

Submitted 12-13-2016 under NONPROFITS

Now through December 31, 2016 shows will take place at the Meijer Theater in the Grand Rapids Public Musem in conjunction with their special exhibit "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown."

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Buddhism professor's journey from Christianity to a blissful state of "I don't know."

Submitted 12-13-2016 under OPINION

Student Alanna Sanchez interviews Jeremy Beahan, a humanities professor at Kendall College Art and Design on his faith journey.

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