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Local immigrant rights groups hold press conference over ICE detentions

Submitted 04-25-2018 under NEWS

Cosecha GR and GR Rapid Response to ICE cohost a press conference decrying recent arrests by ICE in the Grand Rapids area and urged community members to attend a march on May 1, 2018.

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Spring brings opportunities to support local, independent radio

Submitted 04-17-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

WYCE's Spring Fund Drive begins Friday, April 20, 2018 and is followed by a programmer training orientation and the National Federation for Community Broadcasters Midwest Summit.

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Civil discourse series seeks to cultivate community

Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

Three-part civil discourse series will be held at the Wyoming Branch of the Kent District Library on April 10,17 and 24.

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Catalyst Radio: A conversation with organizer Levi Gardner on community farm, market and education center Urban Roots

Submitted 03-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Levi Gardner, executive director of Urban Roots, a community farm, market, and education center in Grand Rapids' Madison Square Neighborhood.

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Catalyst Radio: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense focuses on closing loopholes in background check system, promoting gun safety

Submitted 03-23-2018 under NONPROFITS

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense is a nationwide group that was formed after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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Former ambassador, Carter Center CEO speaks on global health

Submitted 03-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

Ambassador Mary Ann Peters (ret.), CEO of the Carter Center in Atlanta, talks about global health equity, ethics and eradication on March 26.

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John Ball Zoo opens early for spring

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NEWS

Reduced ticket prices are offered now through April 27 for currently opened exhibits, such as the grizzly bears, otters, tigers, and the red panda, Wyatt.

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Catalyst Radio: Kent County Health Department addressing root causes of health disparities

Submitted 03-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests from Kent County Health Department on the topic of health equity.

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Spotlight on South Africa as 'Great Decisions' continues

Submitted 03-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

With South Africa at a strategic political crossroads, Ms. Desiree Cormier, a former State Department diplomat, shares her perspective on this strategic U.S. partner.

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Catalyst Radio: DA Blodgett-St. John's offers adoption, foster care, residential services

Submitted 03-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Young speaks with Lizzy Frendo, mentoring services supervisor at DA Blodgett-St. John's in Grand Rapids

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