Social Justice

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.

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

by 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

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Joe Haveman speaks at a Ottawa County meeting. Economic Development

Legislature’s automatic expungement vote is good for future of state, economy

By Joe HavemanTuesday, October 13, 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

By 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

BY 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?

BY 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

By 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

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 A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit. Community Development

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

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 7, 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 Protestors walk along Douglas Avenue to the Unity Bridge.

Unity march surpasses expectations

By Matthew BickelMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story More than 3,000 people lined Unity Bridge on June 7 to show their solidarity in standing against racism in America. Community Development

Thousands line Unity Bridge, ‘standing together’ for justice

BY ANDREA GOODELLMonday, June 8, 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

By Andrea GoodellMonday, June 1, 2020
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