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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 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 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 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
Feature Story South Division

City sets sights on equitable development for S. Division, Burton Heights & Grandville Ave

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, December 15, 2016
Feature Story Mindy Ysasi

'How much more can this person take?' Residents & community groups fight for access to everyday life

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground Editor Thursday, December 8, 2016
Feature Story Urban Roots

Showing up: Join us to discover what we can learn from leaders in Burton Heights & Garfield Park

By Michelle Jokisch PoloThursday, December 1, 2016
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Speaking the language of community: Burton Heights & Garfield Park faith leaders focus on organizing

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, November 17, 2016
Feature Story urbanroots3

The future of GR's southside: What will a land sale mean for Urban Roots and affordable housing?

By Ken Miguel-CiprianoThursday, November 10, 2016
Feature Story Burton4

An apple a day is the new Burton way: How students of color are gaining access to the tech sector

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, November 3, 2016
Feature Story Samantha Orozco

In underserved communities, providers tackle barriers to health care through empowerment & advocacy

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground Editor Thursday, October 27, 2016
Feature Story Bedolla5

The strength of South Division: Working class forms the avenue's backbone

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, October 20, 2016
Feature Story Raul Alvarez

With innovation and creativity, South Division food entrepreneurs carve out space for dreams

Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground EditorThursday, October 13, 2016
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