KCAD educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
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Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity
Many people from refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities experience significant logistical barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. That’s where Disability Rights Michigan has stepped in to increase access
La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud
Un nuevo impulso en la recopilación de datos sobre la atención médica de las personas con discapacidad está poniendo de relieve una disparidad en la equidad de la atención de la salud que a menudo pasa desapercibida para la comunidad médica.
GR-based world traveler finds transformation in slow and solo trips
A Q&A with Dawn Pick Benson, who has traveled to nearly 50 countries. She talks about creating a transformational travel experience and how she’s helping women plan slow and solo trips.
Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity
The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been a leader in encouraging clinics to create safe spaces by including sensory rooms.
GR author shares how a trip inspired her new book
Grand Rapids author Sheila Solomon Shotwell talks about the journey that led to her young adult book, "The Plaid Scarf.” In our Q&A, she talks about her latest book and the reaction to it.
Kalamazoo theaters work together to make performances accessible for all
The consortium Theatre Kalamazoo is working to make theater more accessible to people with disabilities.
How Women in Tech is elevating West Michigan’s tech scene
Women in Tech is growing as more female tech firm founders and leaders are coming together to support and elevate each other. After taking part in the first annual Go Beyond, they are gearing up for Tech Week Grand Rapids this fall.
Q&A: West Michigan doulas deliver new parenting book
Award-winning Michigan doulas Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase, founders of the doula agency Gold Coast Doulas, are delivering their own parenting book, "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby"
2 women leaders honored for impact on visitor economy
Kayem Dunn, the first female chair of the Downtown Development Authority board, is the first recipient of the inaugural Dr. Floyd Wilson Jr. Destination Champion Award. JW Marriott General Manager Norina Cadili received the Joe Tomaselli Hotelier of the Year Award.
