Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health has partnered with a number of area organizations to work toward equity in vaccine distribution.
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Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore
The Lakeshore offers several opportunities to celebrate Black History Month while maintaining social distancing.
Love of language translates into action
Joe Matthews is having a positive impact on others, from immigrants to other professional Black men. The Gentex executive explains how his grandparents’ example is the root of his love of knowledge and his philanthropic work.
Racist attack on race/racism town hall leaves organizers shaken, resolved to continue
The Momentum Center's first town hall on race and racism was interrupted with just that — racism. Participants of the virtual town hall were accosted with rapid-fire shouting of the n-word and other racial slurs as well as graphic pornography.
Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls
The Momentum Center has brought together 20 other organizations to form the (Anti) Racism Task Force and will conduct monthly Town Hall Meetings on Race and Racism.
What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?
Holland residents Henry and Lindsay Cherry have been involved in advocacy for the Black community for longer than they have been married. In June, they helped organize a peace March and almost 4,000 people lined Unity Bridge. Their new nonprofit hopes to show Black youth their true potential.
Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.
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.
Seeing Unity Demonstration diversity ‘powerful’ for local youth
Growing up black in Holland, a pair of 20-year-olds talk about the optimism they felt after thousands turned out for the community's Black Lives Matter protest.
Unity march surpasses expectations
Photo essay and video capture the sounds and sights of George’s Peaceful Unity Demonstration march in Holland on June 7.
Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore
The Lakeshore offers several opportunities to celebrate Black History Month while maintaining social distancing.
Love of language translates into action
Joe Matthews is having a positive impact on others, from immigrants to other professional Black men. The Gentex executive explains how his grandparents’ example is the root of his love of knowledge and his philanthropic work.
Racist attack on race/racism town hall leaves organizers shaken, resolved to continue
The Momentum Center's first town hall on race and racism was interrupted with just that — racism. Participants of the virtual town hall were accosted with rapid-fire shouting of the n-word and other racial slurs as well as graphic pornography.
Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls
The Momentum Center has brought together 20 other organizations to form the (Anti) Racism Task Force and will conduct monthly Town Hall Meetings on Race and Racism.
What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?
Holland residents Henry and Lindsay Cherry have been involved in advocacy for the Black community for longer than they have been married. In June, they helped organize a peace March and almost 4,000 people lined Unity Bridge. Their new nonprofit hopes to show Black youth their true potential.
Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.
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.
Seeing Unity Demonstration diversity ‘powerful’ for local youth
Growing up black in Holland, a pair of 20-year-olds talk about the optimism they felt after thousands turned out for the community's Black Lives Matter protest.
Unity march surpasses expectations
Photo essay and video capture the sounds and sights of George’s Peaceful Unity Demonstration march in Holland on June 7.
