Diversity and inclusion

Feature Story Women of Color Give members Kim Koeman, Rebekah Bakker and Robyn Afrik. Community Development

Three women with a shared experience reconnect through Women of Color Give

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland. Arts and Culture

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Kaja Thornton Hunter with William Boelkins in front of the Barney Maffett's "The Us Cafe." Community Development

Kaja Thornton Hunter ‘overcoming barriers’ in her community with full-circle moments

Shanika P. CarterMonday, May 24, 2021
Feature Story West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month. Kids and Education

Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 18, 2021
Feature Story Jordan-VanHemert-concert Arts and Culture

Hope professor confronts anti-Asian racism in debut album, fundraising concert

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 6, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing Economic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Rapper Rakim will discuss his book as part of GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series. Arts and Culture

Hip-hop legend to discuss his life, craft at diversity lecture series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story Kelly Springer is CEO of Metal Flow Corp. Diversity

Metal Flow CEO honored as Woman of Achievement and Courage

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story Jessa Challa is a software engineer and principal community liaison at the Grand Rapids software firm Mallowfields. Diversity

IT industry issues call for those with Tech Talent to create gender-diverse workforce

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 23, 2021
Feature Story Cynthia Martinez films Daniel, a student in the TRIO Upward Bound program. Kids and Education

Filmmaker gives a voice to first gen college students

Cynthia MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
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 Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor. Kids and Education

Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story The leadership team of Women of Color Give. Equity

Women of Color Give completes first round of grant awards

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
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