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Author Isabel Wilkerson to speak at LEDA’s 2022 Summit on Race and Inclusion

Best-selling author Isabel Wilkerson will be the keynote speaker at the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance 2022 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Uniting Our Voices. The hybrid event will take place on June 7 at Hope College.

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Windmill Island Gardens will host Books and Blooms this summer.
Michigan State University and Windmill Island Gardens partner to offer gardening classes

MSU-extension needed a garden space to show off its Smart Gardening campaign. Windmill Island Gardens needed to renovate its neglected butterfly garden. Together, the partners are sharing gardening knowledge with the Lakeshore community.

The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving.
Community, inclusion inspire new Home Accessibility Center to support those with disabilities

A new Home Accessibility Center will serve as a showroom to give contractors and families a place to learn how existing kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms can be renovated to ensure those with disabilities can continue living at home.

Jennifer Pascua
Museum celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with May program

The Holland Museum is spotlighting the experiences of five Asian and Pacific Islanders in West Michigan on May 19 as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  

A recent study found there are 411,000 fewer available homes for sale for a household earning $75,000 to $100,000 compared to pre-pandemic.
New homebuyers prepare for a ‘hot’ housing market this summer

Housing trends in West Michigan reflect a nationwide trend. A recent study found there are 411,000 fewer available homes for sale for a household earning $75,000 to $100,000 compared to pre-pandemic.

Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.
MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Muskegon native and MSU grad Jocelyn Hines was inspired to launch Muskegon Young Black Professionals after seeing a similar networking organization in Detroit.

Blue Star Trail is a nearly 20-mile recreational trail, connecting South Haven to Saugatuck. 
Foundation grants support placemaking in rural communities

Allegan County Community Foundation recently awarded $335,000 in grants. Some of the funding will support community-building projects in rural areas.

Every polling place in Michigan is required to have accessible equipment to help those with disability cast their ballots independently.
Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities

Election inspectors are equipped with tools during training — known as disability etiquette — that they can use to assist voters with disabilities. 

Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition.
Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness

Starting with student athletes and the people who are closest to them — coaches and parents — Be Better; is starting an education curriculum to help youth and their adults navigate mental wellness.

Lori Hastings
Lori’s Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori's Voice is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded to help young people with disabilities. Founder Lori Hastings remembers what it was like growing up a neurological disorder. Now, she's making sure other challenged youth have what they need.

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