Protests
Trump visits Grand Rapids touting anti-immigration rhetoric, protesters say he is 'weaponizing tragedy'
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 04-02-2024 under NEWS
Conflicting voices clashed at the intersection of Lyon Street and Monroe Avenue Tuesday afternoon in anticipation and tension surrounding former President Donald Trump's scheduled appearance at DeVos Place Convention Center. Proponents of Trump...
Community Updates: Friday, April 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-15-2022 under NEWS
Protestors Gather in Downtown Grand Rapids After Video Footage of Patrick Lyoya's Death is Released to the Public During a press conference on Wednesday, April 13, the Grand Rapids Police Department released footage from the officer-involved...
A Family in Mourning: The Community's Response to the Death of Patrick Lyoya
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 04-12-2022 under NEWS
Over the weekend, members of the community rallied behind the family of Patrick Lyoya to demand justice after he was shot and killed by a GRPD officer last Monday. On the morning of April 4, 2022, the Grand Rapids Police Department and the City of...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...
OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice
by (TDeborahTosh)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
“It’s about time!” This was Jewly Warren’s reaction to the formation of Occupy Grand Rapids, an activist organization seeking to return political power to the people of America. The 39-year-old grandmother with a history of...