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Every polling place in Michigan is required to have accessible equipment to help those with disability cast their ballots independently.

Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, April 30, 2022

Elizabeth Ferry, of Holland, rides her motorized wheelchair on the sidewalk along Howard Avenue in Holland Township.

Holland woman, and others with disabilities, faced enhanced challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, April 25, 2022

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Ron Yob

Legislative resolution pushes rightful recognition of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, April 18, 2022

Nearly a third of Michigan adults report having at least one disability.

Series to explore the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 18, 2022

The city of Holland highlighted Tiara Johnson's story during its Black History Month oral history project.

Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 14, 2022

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Salvador Lopez

Housing Kent looks at root causes of and solutions for Kent County’s homelessness crisis

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, February 14, 2022

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City of Wyoming makes strides for cultural competency

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 31, 2022

Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project.

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at GRCC’s Diversity Lecture Series

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 23, 2022

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A City Within a City group photo

Grand Stand Pictures brings Grand Rapids Black freedom struggle to the screen

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 17, 2022

Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

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Ramped-up expungement program will help deserving Kent County residents gain a “clean slate”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 29, 2021

Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021

Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland.

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021

A stand member looks out across the neighborhood from the Porch of The Lemonade Stand of Muskegon.

Muskegon’s Lemonade Stand offers an oasis for those struggling with mental illness

Pat ApPaulWednesday, May 12, 2021

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Summit brings LGBTQIA+ youth together to create a more tolerant tomorrow

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, March 10, 2021

Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26.

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021

Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology.

How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully

Lucia RiosMonday, January 25, 2021

George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event.

Racist attack on race/racism town hall leaves organizers shaken, resolved to continue

andrea goodellThursday, October 15, 2020

Beer the change: Three local breweries join People Power Beer Campaign

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, October 12, 2020

West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice.

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 2020

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