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Police handling of protest dominates public comment at City Commission meeting
by (George)
Submitted 03-10-2021 under NEWS
Though four public hearings and several additional updates were on the agenda for Tuesday evening's City Commission Meeting, it was fallout over the breakup of a recent protest by the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) that dominated an...
Struggling with Racism on the Fourth of July
by (Kaufman Interfa...)
Submitted 07-10-2020 under NONPROFITS
Written by Doug Kindschi, Director, Kaufman Interfaith Institute I am writing this week’s column on the Fourth of July, not in a big crowd watching fireworks, but quietly reflecting on our country, its history – both the good and the bad...
A personal confession: I am a racist
by (Kaufman Interfa...)
Submitted 06-26-2020 under NONPROFITS
by Doug Kindschi, Director, Kaufman Interfaith Institute As a child I had very positive contacts with African Americans, never recall telling a racist joke or using the “n-word.” As an adult I have tried to support equality for all...Amid racism and protests, can we find hope?
by (Kaufman Interfa...)
Submitted 06-12-2020 under NONPROFITS
Racial justice is certainly the critical issue we face today. The pandemic of racial injustice has even pushed aside the coronavirus pandemic. The murder of George Floyd and the worldwide response has brought this issue again to our...
Community updates: Wednesday, June 10
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-10-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids leaders announce operational changes to improve policing City of Grand Rapids leaders announced on Wednesday a series of operational changes to improve police-community relations. The changes come in response to continuing unrest over...
Community updates: Friday, June 5
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-05-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids reopening park amenities, city buildings on June 8 The City of Grand Rapids will reopen its splash pads, other park amenities, and city buildings on Monday, it announced. The reopenings are part of phase one of the city’s...
Community updates: Wednesday, June 3
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-03-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids extends state of civil emergency, takes action to improve police-community relations Continuing to respond to weekend rioting and lasting anger over nationwide police brutality, Grand Rapids leaders extended the city’s...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Can we have both Justice and Peace?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 06-01-2020 under OPINION
My tradition teaches, Tzedek, Tzedek, Tirdof, “Justice, justice, shall you pursue!” Police officers who violate the boundaries of their training when using deadly force and cause injury or death should be prosecuted. Former police...
Community updates: Friday, May 29
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-29-2020 under NEWS
Shared in this May 29 update are developments relevant to local life from the Grand Rapids Police Department, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Kids, and Michigan Secretary of State. Grand Rapids Police Department issues statement on George...