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The rain did not come: Local Somali refugees talk about the Somali drought crisis

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Somalian drought crisis continually supplies a list of devastating headlines. Instead of leaving them as news from a far-off place, listen to the quotes from Somalian refugees in Grand Rapids.

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Working For Tomorrow - Taneka Brazier's Journey to Graduation

Submitted 07-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Taneka Brazier found that hard work pays off both on the field and in the classroom

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Network Neighborhood Bash celebrates LGBT community

Submitted 07-19-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[VIDEO] Local gay community of Grand Rapids rallies for support and celebration while promoting equality.

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Lovin' the hubbub over senior lipdub

Submitted 07-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Participants in word's first-ever all-senior lipdub relish newfound spotlight. Article highlights local, national, and international interest in their music video project.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Early Detection Information and Support

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Alzhiemer's disease is the most common form of dementia and affects people of all ages, gender and race. Dementia often goes un-diagnosed until the persons abilities have greatly declined.

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Catalyst Radio: The Network celebrates its second annual Network Neighborhood Bash tomorrow

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Drew Stoppels, who began the street fair tradition last year, joins us in studio with a preview of the event tomorrow as well as explaining the climate in West Michigan for LGBTQ rights.

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MLK Students Take First Place in Community Leadership Contest

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

MLK Leadership Academy students recently received a number of awards from Circle Theatre's Community Leadership Contest.

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Expecting greatness: Corinthious Bowen's journey to graduation

Submitted 07-14-2011 under NONPROFITS

Corinthius Bowen's story is the second in a 23 part series. Corinthius learned early on that hard work pays off.

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Why it matters: The power of words and the importance of our stories

Submitted 07-14-2011 under OPINION

We all have stories to tell and information to share: telling our stories well is as important as the information we have to share within them.

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Overcoming ignorance: the counter-protest against hate speech in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-13-2011 under OPINION

Westboro Baptist Church has announced their intent to be present for the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford at Grace Episcopal Church on Thursday, July 14th 2011. The Westboro Baptist Church is k

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