Mariah Cowsert
04/04/2017
Last month at Aquinas College, there was a viewing of the film Desire of the Everlasting Hills: an anti-LGBTQIA movie which highlights celibacy as the only appropriate lifestyle for LGBTQIA identifying individuals. This is part 1 of 2 articles on this topic. More
Finn Marcks
03/28/2017
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. More
Ames Carpenter
03/21/2017
In this five-part series, residents of the greater Grand Rapids area share their personal stories of housing insecurity and homelessness. Part 2. More
Erica Soto
03/07/2017
Understanding my Puerto Rican history allows me to see what I want for the future of my children, the history I want them to grow up in. They know that standing up for family unity, no matter where you come from or look like, is necessary. More
Emmanuel Zavala
02/28/2017
I take The Rapid everyday to and from City Middle High School. I should not have to worry about not getting my money back as cash if my bus card does not work. More
Carol Shirey
02/21/2017
Dirk Koning’s vision for providing media access to everyone has empowered multitudes of people in West Michigan. The intriguing leader of Grand Rapids Community Media Center who passed away 12 years ago was recognized for his vision and integrity at a recent awards event. More
Kelly Koning
01/31/2017
To my community, my reflections and thoughts post Washington, D.C. March More
Allison Bannister
01/24/2017
An attendee of the Women's March on Washington returns to Grand Rapids feeling both inspired and energized. More
Allison Bannister
01/17/2017
A Grand Rapids woman joins hundreds traveling more than 650 miles to march on Washington, D.C. Here's why. More
Ames Carpenter
01/10/2017
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? This is the last in a series of four articles. More
Ames Carpenter
01/03/2017
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. More
Katie Gordon
12/20/2016
This coming year, we remain committed to providing opportunities to build bridges of understanding and cooperation across our community, and we aim to be a beacon of hope in an otherwise discouraging climate of division. More
Alanna Sanchez
12/13/2016
Student Alanna Sanchez interviews Jeremy Beahan, a humanities professor at Kendall College Art and Design on his faith journey. More
Kiran Sood Patel
11/22/2016
The 17th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration was an opportunity for community members to come together to give thanks and promote peace. More
Ames Carpenter
11/15/2016
Respecting and supporting each other are indeed a necessity -- as is recognizing the context and systems of discrimination that we benefit from and perpetuate. We can go further. More
Breannah Alexander
11/11/2016
There was a failure to witness the suffering of people of color in this country. The election of Donald Trump was a rejection of reality; it was a refusal to witness. More
Ames Carpenter
11/01/2016
On November 8, Kent County voters will elect a Sheriff, who oversees the security of the county courts and the jail in Grand Rapids. This article is part six in a series of six in which each candidate sat down for an in-depth interview. More
Ames Carpenter
11/01/2016
On November 8, Kent County voters will elect a Sheriff, who oversees the security of the county courts and the jail in Grand Rapids. This article is the fifth in a series of six in which each candidate sat down for an in-depth interview. More
Ames Carpenter
10/25/2016
This November, Kent County voters will elect a Sheriff, who oversees the security of the county courts and the jail in Grand Rapids. This article is the first in a series of six in which each candidate sat down for an in-depth interview. More
Ames Carpenter
10/25/2016
This November, Kent County voters will elect a Sheriff, who oversees the security of the county courts and the jail in Grand Rapids. This article is second in a series of six in which each candidate sat down for an in-depth interview. More
The Spoke Folks
09/27/2016
At The Spoke Folks, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to a safe and reliable bike. As a part of this, we have known disenfranchised communities, especially communities of color, need our services the most. More
Jeremy Moore
09/20/2016
In response to students from Forest Hills Central bringing a Betsy Ross flag and Trump political banner to a football game at Houseman Field against Ottawa Hills, many parents and leaders are calling for educational institutions to provide more critical thinking around issues of systemic racism. More
Paola Mendivil
09/13/2016
The purpose of this video is to share how residents perceive their neighborhood, and also to make sure the rest of the city is aware of the unique culture, businesses and community that make Roosevelt Park a great place to live and to visit. More
Partners for a Racism-Free Community
08/31/2016
There is value in critically assessing the way crucial narratives are told and how these narratives impact the societies in which they circulate. More
Kids' Food Basket
08/10/2016
Four facts to know about how Kids' Food Basket relieves hunger as both a symptom and a cause of poverty by partnering with families and local organizations. More
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