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Story Matters: Robert Kennedy talks about living life with mental illness

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Robert Kennedy shares about how he came to the Heartside neighborhood, what his life is like with a mental illness and what his hopes are for the future.

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Story Matters: Katalina Corona creates art in Heartside neighborhood

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Katalina Corona, mixed-media artist, explains both the importance of art and of withholding judgment.

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Story Matters: Sarafina Kisile, Dorcas Shavani, Salia Georgete describe their friendship

Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Sarafina Kisile, Dorcas Shavani and Salia Georgete, refugees in the Grand Rapids area, talk about their friendship now and in the future.

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Story Matters: ZamZam Isack, Khadimala Isack discuss life in Africa, USA

Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

ZamZam and Khadimala Isack, Sudanese refugees in the Grand Rapids area, explain what makes life in the USA different and what their hopes are for the future.

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Story Matters: Tula Khadka discovers key cultural difference between Nepal, USA

Submitted 09-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tula Khadka, a refugee in the Grand Rapids area, explains what it means to look someone in the eye.

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Story Matters: Maryan Mahdi shares mother's rules for life

Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Maryan Mahdi, a Somali refugee in the Grand Rapids area, talks about what her mom has taught her and how she is proud to be an African.

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The Bitter End provides coffee oasis for West Side

Submitted 08-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Bitter End Coffeehouse on West Fulton Street serves over 100 varieties of flavored coffee beverages. The building's vintage feel derives from a rich history.

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