Diversity

Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Leonard Harris
Feature Story By taking the survey, you have the opportunity to share your story.
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Feature Story “I want Apothecary to do coffee and to do coffee extremely well. I’m keeping my focus on coffee. Just focus on one thing and do it extremely well,” Miguel Williams says.
Development News “I wasn’t a big reader but I want my kids to be,” says Monica Papasian. “Knowledge is power.”
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Feature Story Dr. Debra Furr Holden is a Flint native and Associate Dean for Public Health Integration at Michigan State University, Division of Public Health in the College of Human Medicine.
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Ottawa County DEI office details first year on the job


Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp.

Lakeshore Advantage launches 'certify your business' video series


Feature Story YAC Chair Andrew Ky is a senior at West Ottawa High School.
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26.

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore


Development News “We wanted to facilitate this exhibit. We want to tell this story but it’s not necessarily our story to tell, so we needed the community’s help,” says Andrew Kercher.
Feature Story Diane Brown Wilhelm is a member of the We Hear You Coalition and is Councilman of Midland’s Ward IV.

Q&A with Diane Brown Wilhelm, Midland City Council Ward IV


Development News “Madam’s menu and space speak to an effortless ability to balance whimsy and fun with a refined sensibility and worldly education,” says Mark Mitchell, owner of the Daxton Hotel, where Madam is located.
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Feature Story Sterling Heights resident John Myers III is part of the city's new African American Coalition, which is partnering with the city to host events this month.
Development News Farmington has transformed the second annual Heart the Art into a month-long strolling tour of downtown.
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Language Arts Class
Feature Story Jake Saldaña and his son play inside of Sal's gym.

“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”