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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

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

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story KC Grant

COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping

By Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children.

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story Treetops

Empowering new Americans through relationships, product development

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorFriday, September 4, 2020
Innovation News Mel Trotter

Community Partners Medical Clinic at Mel Trotter: Unique collaboration serves GR’s homeless

By Estelle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News EditorMonday, August 17, 2020
Feature Story The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees.

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

By Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 2020
Innovation News NAEP

Native American Education Program builds bridges with students, families, and community

By Estellle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News EditorThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story LEDA Executive Director Gloria Lara introduces Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Summit.

LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story Hope College professor Jordan VanHemert performs.

How bebop influenced the civil rights movement

By Jordan VanHemertSunday, July 19, 2020
Feature Story Justin Raha owns the downtown Grand Haven bakery, Grand Finale Desserts and Pastries.

Gay business owner shares emotional response to Supreme Court ruling

By Justin RahaSaturday, July 18, 2020
Feature Story Gloria Lara is the Executive Director of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.

LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 10, 2020
Feature Story A protester carried this sign during the George’s Peaceful Unity Demonstration in Holland on June 7.

How I came to take a stand against racism

By Dave EdmondsTuesday, June 9, 2020
Feature Story Anisa Reynolds believes protests will be key to long-lasting change.

Seeing Unity Demonstration diversity ‘powerful’ for local youth

By Baruch CarvalhoTuesday, June 9, 2020
Feature Story Protestors walk along Douglas Avenue to the Unity Bridge.

Unity march surpasses expectations

By Matthew BickelMonday, June 8, 2020
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