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Feature Story Kasandra Lott, gerente de Linc Up Soul Food Cafe

'It shows anyone can do anything': How Linc Up Soul Food Café is driving change

By Cierra & Mariah BarreraThursday, April 13, 2017
Feature Story Rebeca Velazquez-Publes resident of the SE neighborhood of GR

'How do we rally for one another?' For Rebeca Velazquez-Publes, a life of fighting oppression

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, April 6, 2017
Feature Story Rebeca Velazquez-Publes, resident of the southeast neighborhood

¿Como nos fortalecemos? Para Rebeca Velazquez-Publes, una vida luchando contra la opresión

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The GroundThursday, April 6, 2017
Feature Story Mayor Rosalynn Bliss gives the opening remarks at the Women + City Building event.

'How are you going to be uncomfortable today?' Female leaders on building a more inclusive GR

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, April 6, 2017
Feature Story Traci Whiting, Coordinadora del Grupo Minoritario de Gilda's Club

Leaders of color are empowering southeast community to take charge of breast health

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, March 30, 2017
Feature Story rr4

In a world of uncertainty & struggle, advocates give voice to parents and students

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, March 23, 2017
Feature Story rr1

En medio de la incertidumbre y dificultad, defensores le dan voz a estudiantes y padres

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The GroundThursday, March 23, 2017
Feature Story Patty Eilers, resident of the Southeast community of Grand Rapids

Rising rents & displacement: The need for affordable housing in Grand Rapids

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground Editor Thursday, March 16, 2017
Feature Story OTG207

Aumento en la renta y desalojos: Una necesidad de viviendas accesibles en Grand Rapids

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The GroundThursday, March 16, 2017
Feature Story Herman Lee

'This city needs to wake up': The fight for affordable housing in Grand Rapids

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, March 9, 2017
Feature Story Well House 2

'Esta ciudad necesita despertar': La lucha a favor de vivienda accesible en Grand Rapids

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editora de On The GroundThursday, March 9, 2017
Feature Story FN4

From hip-hop to Islam to oils: How a Madison Square entrepreneur launched his one-of-a-kind business

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, March 2, 2017
Feature Story Sharae Anderson

Fighting for life behind bars: West Michigan advocates work to reform prison system

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, February 23, 2017
Feature Story Lisa Matthews with grandson

Racism in Grand Rapids: The cyclical fight against systemic oppression

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, February 16, 2017
Feature Story Paula Collier

Dreams of equity: Southtown Sustainable Women’s Group lifts up community

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, February 9, 2017
Feature Story Alice Johnson

Facing racism: The lasting effects of discrimination in GR's southeast community

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground Editor Thursday, February 2, 2017
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