KDL, World Affairs Council bring immigration conversation to West Michigan
Author Beth Nguyen and humanitarian expert Jeremy Konyndyk join a KDL and World Affairs Council series exploring immigration through global and local perspectives.
Kentwood
Created with love: East Kentwood students deliver empathy through our stomachs
Behind each illustrated recipe showcased by East Kentwood students lies a story of family, culture, and connection, demonstrating how food can serve as a universal language of empathy.
Voices of Youth spotlights East Kentwood students’ family history project
Voices of Youth spotlights East Kentwood’s immigration storytelling project and shares three student essays preserving immigrant family histories and journeys.
West Michigan refugee family builds belonging, resilience, and hope through diversity
For our Voices of Youth series, Hawathiya Malual shares how her Sudanese and Ethiopian refugee parents rebuilt their lives in West Michigan, inspiring her dreams of leadership, education, and service.
Resilience, community, family help Bosnian war refugees create a new life in West Michigan
As part of our Voices of Youth series, Amina Povlakic writes about the journey of her father, a Bosnian refugee, who rebuilt a life in West Michigan through resilience and family.
Immigrant parents’ sacrifices inspire East Kentwood senior’s pursuit of civic leadership
As part of our Voices of Youth series, Edwin Lopez-Garcia shares how his immigrant parents’ sacrifices in West Michigan shaped his education, identity, and commitment to civic life.
Library classes help residents learn skills, build community connections
At Kent District Library, in-person classes help residents learn practical skills while meeting neighbors and building connections in their community.
Red carpet event honors students, tutors, community leaders
SLD Read’s Literacy A-Listers celebrates student achievement and honors community champions of literacy with dancing, desserts, and inspiring stories.
New domestic violence specialty court launching in Kent County
Two judges and the Domestic Violence Action Network aim to hold offenders accountable, provide comprehensive support to victims
Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building
The Diatribe has begun construction on the Emory Arts and Culture Hub, which will serve as a space for the community to come together and create.
