How bebop influenced the civil rights movement
Hope Professor Jordan VanHemert writes about his love for Bebop, a style that challenged the status quo during the Jim Crow era and why he thinks everyone should listen to this music.
Shore Stories
Gay business owner shares emotional response to Supreme Court ruling
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from job discrimination based on sex, Justin Raha explains the personal toll that lack of protection has taken on him.
Journalist’s wife recounts night of violent protests
Former reporter Heidi Tunison shares why she believes the work her husband, John Tunison, and other journalists do to increase transparency is more important than ever.
How a donor and a bookstore are educating readers in fight against racism
Steven Penkevich shares the story of how a generous donor and Reader’s World see books as an important way to support Black Lives Matter and promote anti-racism.
How I came to take a stand against racism
Dave Edmonds shares why he thinks it took so long for him to understand his role in racial inequality and why he is determined to make up for lost time.
Finding new ways to support health and fitness during COVID-19
Former athlete Rebekah VanZegeren shares how physical therapists are providing a safe environment for recovery during the pandemic.
‘Short-lived hobby’ turns into a Rotary Project to provide PPE to fight pandemic
What began as a little project by Sue Franz to help a friend in need quickly grew into the Rotary Fabric Mask Maker Club. Now, the group needs volunteers and donations to keep up with the demand.
Teens collaborating on storybook put positive spin on quarantine
Inspired by their grandmother, cousins Adeline Kotecki and Payton Hosley collaborate over Zoom calls to write a story about their quarantine experience.
Senior won’t let unique graduation experience derail goals for future
Jonathan McCabe shares how West Ottawa High School teachers and staff are making virtual and socially distanced graduation events special.
Mother and daughter’s routine brings comfort during quarantine
As her mom Phyllis Swisher's caretaker, Paula Maas shares the moments the two had together in her final days that felt like "little miracles."
