ethnicity
Ethics and Religion Talk: Are Religious Communities Too Exclusive?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 08-28-2023 under OPINION
One of the things that frustrates me about religion, and keeps me from joining any particular one, is that so often it is tied to ethnicity, nationalism, tribalism, etc. How can any critically thinking person believe that God just happened to reveal...
Roosevelt Park releases community video of their own
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 09-13-2016 under OPINION
How exciting it is to see the wonderful things happening when a community is united. I’ve always said that whenever we encounter a negative experience, there are lessons to be learned and move on. This was the case for the Southwest...
New Experience GR video misses mark in representing real neighborhood diversity
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 01-22-2016 under OPINION
As a proud resident of Grand Rapids, I'd like to comment on the recent video called "Grand Rapids Destination Neighborhoods" released by Experience GR. Grand Rapids has been a city of opportunity for me and for my family in...
Chuck D visits Grand Rapids, speaks out on education, individual responsibility
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 01-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Chuck D, the co-founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap group Public Enemy, was the keynote speaker for GRCC’s MLK Day commemoration this past Monday. The critically acclaimed rapper, who is also an author, activist, publisher, radio host...
Catalyst Radio: Asian Center of West Michigan a resource to many ethnic groups and multiple generations
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-27-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (7:53) Ashok Kumar, president of the Asian Center of West Michigan, explains its part in the Asian Center movement (started right here in GR!) and share the bevy of services that it urges people to utilize. Music this week comes...