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Mutually Inclusive: Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth

Weekly we focus on the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community. This morning we speak with Derrick Owens of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth who is leading youth conversations using "Creating Our Future" curriculum provided by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to being lead club director, Derrick is varsity basketball coach at East Grand Rapids High School. Joining the discussion is WGVU Grants Manager Steve Chappell. This weekly segment is part of a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.