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National REP4 Conference gives platform for high schoolers to pitch ideas to leaders at GVSU

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 10, 2021
Development News Balm artists

Balm Tattooing: Bodyart can be more than skin-deep

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 2, 2021
Feature Story Paul J. Nawrocki pitches his business idea for The 100 competition at the SURGE Celebration on June 17, 2021.

Entrepreneurs invited to submit ideas for Start Garden competition

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 22, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, April 5, 2021
Do Good BAMM

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

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, March 10, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy

“Shade is an equity issue": How JEDI guides Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story 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
Development News Stacy Stout

New programs deepen City of Grand Rapids’ goals of diversity, equity and inclusion

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 18, 2021
Development News marketplace

Pack Elephant + The Marketplace at Studio Park = opportunity for local makers

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 11, 2021
Development News NCN workers

New City Neighbors grows programming despite layers of crisis

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, December 15, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Jelks and Willie ‘Willie the Kid’ Jackson

Calling rockstar entrepreneurs: Local spirits company encourages supplier diversity

By Leandra NisbetFriday, November 20, 2020
Feature Story Lucia Rios with her mail-in ballot.

How COVID-19 changed voting for people with disabilities

By Lucia RiosMonday, November 2, 2020
Development News Outlook

Inclusive Barber Shop and Salon changing hair industry culture

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, October 19, 2020
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County

By Shandra MartinezThursday, October 15, 2020
Feature Story 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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