On Saturday, May 30, over 3000 people gathered downtown Grand Rapids to protest the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. What began as a peaceful event ended in violence and the destruction of dozens of properties downtown. Though officials are still working to determine the details of the escalation, hundreds gathered on Sunday to clean and repair damaged spaces in a much-need show of solidarity.

La Lucha Fund was created as a short-term emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is designed to provide financial resources directly to undocumented and mixed-status families in Kent County who are not eligible for unemployment, CARES Act relief, or other government support.

Cornerstone University announced that it plans to resume all on-campus services this fall. President Joe Stowell explores the university's plans for "agile teaching," virtual support, social distancing in the dorms, and more.

Anishinaabe chef, Camren Stott, is a tribal member of The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. His business, Jiibaakwaan Foods, caters dinner parties and offers in-home meal planning based in indigenous-inspired food. He also feels a calling to nourish Grand Rapids’ indigenous community and others who lack access to healthy, whole foods.