Equity and Inclusion

Five percent of product sales will go to benefit the American Heart Association.

The West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund has a fundraising goal of $50,000, which will be used to support Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) farmers in purchasing or maintaining land ownership.

A series of West Michigan immigrant advocacy groups gathered in Wyoming on Wednesday, urging the new state legislature to ensure all Michigan residents have access to driver's licenses.

According to MSP, only 12 percent of sworn officers in the U.S. are women, and only 3% are in police leadership. Yet, research shows women in policing make society safer.

Protecting the American Project was the focus Tuesday at Grand Valley State University. On the National Day of Racial Healing, author and political commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. was keynote speaker examining America’s past and its impact on the present. Glaude argues democracy is in the balance

Over 40 spoke at public comment period on recent decisions by the board

Board fires current Public Health Officer; eliminates Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Michigan State University Extension’s new Growing Healthy Eaters program — funded by an Allen Foundation grant — aims to help these providers serve healthy foods while teaching kids about community agriculture and gardening.

Tarry Hall Roller Rink hosted a multi-school homecoming dance over the weekend, but community members have expressed frustration that the invite list included a slew of predominantly white schools. The rink insists school demographics played no role in which schools were invited to participate.

Earlier this month, the Grand Rapids Chamber launched its Center for Economic Inclusion. The Chamber is addressing barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color