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"Know Your Rights" training about immigrant concerns held at local restaraunt

Submitted 02-09-2017 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Brewing Company hosted a training by Michigan United on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017 addressing the rights of immigrant families.

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The Rapidian visits GRAM to explore two new exhibits

Submitted 02-07-2017 under NEWS

Members of the media were invited to tour two new exhibits at the Grand Rapids Art Museum on Friday, February 3.

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Inside the Grand Rapids Ballet - "Black & White: Swan Lake"

Submitted 02-06-2017 under NEWS

This performance is choreographed by Mario Radacovský, a Czechoslovakian-born dancer turned choreographer who based this rendition on a very personal life experience.

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'Children are not blueberries': What a Trump/DeVos administration would mean for local schools

Submitted 02-06-2017 under NEWS

As Betsy DeVos faces a narrow confirmation vote in the Senate, educators wonder how much a Trump/DeVos administration could actually affect policy and funding for local school districts. Maybe not that much, some say.

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GRAAMA to sponsor Ali exhibit, local oral histories for Black History Month

Submitted 02-02-2017 under NEWS

The recently opened Grand Rapids African-American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA) is hitting its stride in providing insight into local culture as the nation celebrates Black History Month.

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Photo gallery of protest at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Submitted 01-31-2017 under NEWS

Community photos from the "Protest for immigrants, refugees and human rights" which took place at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport on January 29, 2017.

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Raise your voice with community journalism

Submitted 01-31-2017 under NEWS

Learn more about our community-driven platform and how you can get involved with free workshops hosted at the Grand Rapids Public Library on February 7 and 21, 2017.

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Amash and constituents clash at crowded town hall meeting

Submitted 01-19-2017 under NEWS

Video and annotated highlights of the Tuesday town hall meeting with U.S. Representative Justin Amash. The crowd became heated at the use of the term “Obamacare” and at mention of changes to Social Security.

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Catalyst Radio: "Fake News in the Headlines"

Submitted 01-13-2017 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Len O'Kelly and Eric Harvey, Assistant Professors of Communications at Grand Valley State University, on the topic of "fake news."

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Locals can join national minute of silence at Apartment Lounge

Submitted 01-12-2017 under NEWS

On January 21 at 1:00 p.m., women across the nation will be observing a minute of silence in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. Locals can participate and view a live stream together at the Apartment Lounge from noon to 3:00.

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