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Homeownership dream evaporates in changing neighborhood

Submitted 12-22-2016 under NEWS

Once drawn to the Wealthy Street area by government housing programs, some longtime residents now face foreclosure by private banks. There are new jobs and businesses in the area, but they aren't benefiting these neighbors, some say.

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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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Housing + school + healthcare, all in one place

Submitted 12-19-2016 under NEWS

An unprecedented collaboration of school, housing and health care providers are creating Plaza Roosevelt, a comprehensive community development along Grandville Avenue SW that will feature the city's first dual-immersion Spanish/English high school

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Live art, music create win for equity at Race Together

Submitted 12-09-2016 under NEWS

A diverse crowd gathered at CityFlats on Thursday evening to raise money for anti-racism work that saves lives.

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Amid post-election tension, Race Together to celebrate equity

Submitted 12-06-2016 under NEWS

On Thursday, December 8, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host their annual Race Together fundraiser at CityFlats Ballroom. The evening will include cocktails, music by Vox Vidorra, and a celebration of the diversity of West Michigan.

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Creative writing and music students team up for genre-bending performance

Submitted 11-30-2016 under NEWS

The Creative Youth Center and Triumph Music Academy combine their creativity for a project that merges poetry and music into one show on December 16. The entire collaborative process is being recorded and will be featured on Michigan Radio in 2017.

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