Social Justice

Feature Story Nayeli Mora Kids and Education

How Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year overcame bullying and embraced her culture

Nayeli MoraMonday, April 12, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County peer support specialist Kelly Chapman with the county customer service award she received for helping a client to vote for the first time.

County employee awarded for helping first time voter

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 20, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story Residents of the Ottawa County Juvenile Dentention Center collected more than 1,500 individual items and from them created 125 care package bags for those experiencing homelessness. Kids and Education

Juvenile detention residents helping homeless, others in need

andrea goodellThursday, February 18, 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 Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers. Community Development

Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

andrea goodellMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others. Community Development

Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

andrea goodellTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care. Kids and Education

Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

andrea goodellTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen is the Experi-Mentor (executive director) of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. The center is part of the (Anti) Racism Task Force.

Task force to tackle racism and the media at next town hall meeting

andrea goodellFriday, October 23, 2020
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Equity

How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Jeffrey Sorensen, the Rev. Jennifer Adams, and Sara Van Tongeren pose in the Holland City Council chambers during a meeting to discuss a civil rights ordinance Aug. 19. Equity

After nondiscrimination ordinance passed, the time has come to heal, advocates say

andrea goodellThursday, October 8, 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. Equity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 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 The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees. Community Development

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 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

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

How bebop influenced the civil rights movement

Jordan VanHemertSunday, July 19, 2020
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