Diversity

Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Diversity

Ottawa County DEI office details first year on the job

andrea goodellTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Lakeshore Advantage launches 'certify your business' video series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story YAC Chair Andrew Ky is a senior at West Ottawa High School. Diversity

CFHZ youth advisory committee gives $60,000 in grants to support racial equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Eva S. Alexander is the new executive director of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Equity

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 30, 2020
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Love of language translates into action

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Diversity

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

andrea goodellMonday, October 5, 2020
Feature Story The WOC Give leadership team (L to R): Simone Weithers, Rebekah Bakker, Arena Ellis, Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, Robyn Afrik, Lina Pierson with Lucia Rios in the front. Not pictured are Christine Mwangi, Yah-Sheba Jenkins, and Kim Koeman. Diversity

Women of Color Give ‘thrilled’ to launch first distribution

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 25, 2020
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children. Diversity

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit. Community Development

Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 7, 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

Dave EdmondsTuesday, June 9, 2020
Feature Story Protestors walk along Douglas Avenue to the Unity Bridge.

Unity march surpasses expectations

Matthew BickelMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story Salvador and Jodi Munoz during a recent reunion in Mexico. Healthy Communities

Coming home: Family navigates immigration during COVID-19 crisis

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, June 2, 2020
Feature Story Attorney Sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout started nonprofit Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Healthy Communities

Law is a tool to help for Holland immigration attorney and advocate

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 1, 2020
Feature Story Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq sews masks.

‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program

ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story Basil at hotel Entrepreneurship

Immigrant entrepreneur makes a big difference in Spring Lake

handra Martinez Thursday, March 5, 2020
Feature Story Jessica Christopher Community Development

One story of recovery: ‘She gave me a chance when I didn’t think I would get one’

Shandra MartinezThursday, February 27, 2020
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