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G-Sync: Juana Williams' migration from Detroit to Grand Rapids ushers in a new era of art here

By Tommy Allen, Publisher Thursday, September 27, 2018

Last month, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) welcomed Detroit’s Juana Williams as their Exhibitions Curator. Publisher Tommy Allen sat down this month with her to get to know a bit more about her vision in this important role.

Program helps adult workers achieve living wage jobs and family stability

By Estelle Slootmaker Thursday, September 13, 2018

WMCAT, Mercy Health, and The SOURCE are partnering in WMCAT’s Workforce Development program to launch adults into careers that provide a living wage, opportunity for advancement, and the means to create a stable family environment.

Winning the right to be heard: Melvin Thomas poised to engage youth in urban classrooms

By Natalie Tomlin Thursday, August 23, 2018

Davenport University’s Master of Urban Education trains teachers on the specific needs of the urban classroom. After eight years of counseling students, Melvin Thomas will attend the program to learn how to mentor youth in more profound ways.

G-Sync: Getting to the heart of community takes conversations

By Tommy Allen, Publisher Thursday, July 26, 2018

Getting to the heart of community takes dialogue. Rapid Growth's Publisher Tommy Allen's first seven interviews of the year are shared here along with thoughts on why localism still matters ... maybe more than ever.

UIX: Grand Rapids residents are growing stronger communities through gardening

By Matthew Russell, UIX Editor Thursday, July 19, 2018

Neighborhood gardens provide space for food to grow, for new skills to sprout, and most of all, for individuals to realize the power they have in their own communities. Though they may support similar crops every season, each space provides a unique definition of what it means to get involved and grow.

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G-Sync: Juana Williams' migration from Detroit to Grand Rapids ushers in a new era of art here

Program helps adult workers achieve living wage jobs and family stability

Winning the right to be heard: Melvin Thomas poised to engage youth in urban classrooms

G-Sync: Getting to the heart of community takes conversations

UIX: Grand Rapids residents are growing stronger communities through gardening

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