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Why taking care of our seniors is good for business

The world’s population of elderly people, those age 70 and older, will sharply increase as baby boomers enter this age bracket.

’30 Days $30 Challenge’ spotlights African-American businesses

Consumers are being asked to make a difference in the health of African-American businesses, as well as the overall economic empowerment of the African-American...

School hosting Latinos in West Michigan: A Look Forward

A school in the area is hosting an event to discuss the growth potential of Latinos in the workforce, economy and higher education. San Juan...

Hispanic chamber names award winners

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual awards. The awards were revealed at the organization's gala this week....

Hispanic chamber names Awards Gala finalists

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has named the finalists for its Awards Gala. The chamber released the nominees in six categories earlier this...

Downtown hosting Asian-Pacific Festival

A festival celebrating Asian culture will return to downtown Grand Rapids next week. The second-annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival, presented by the West Michigan Asian...

Film festival features Latin flair

The Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival is returning for the eighth consecutive year. The three-day event showcases diverse perspectives and origins through a variety...

Hispanic chamber names nominees for awards gala

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting an awards gala soon downtown. The Hispanic chamber is presenting its 2018 Annual Awards Gala from...

Restaurant hosting Hispanic awards gala

A local Hispanic group will honor several leaders at an awards gala this week. The Committee to Honor César E. Chávez is hosting the 14th-annual...

Museum produces Ethnic Heritage Festival

A downtown museum is producing an all-day celebration of the world’s cultures this weekend. The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host the Ethnic Heritage Festival...

The links between racism, health inequities, COVID-19 and the civil unrest across the world

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others are forcing America to revisit its historical pandemics of injustice.

Whitmer signs bills for harsher penalties against attacks on health care workers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills Wednesday that increase fines for assaulting health care workers. Under the legislation, maximum fines for assaulting a...

State names West Michiganders as ‘top 25’ Latinxs

A governor-appointed commission has named nine West Michiganders among the Top 25 Latinxs in Michigan. The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan, or HLCOM, announced yesterday...

‘The Stranger’ screenings spotlight immigration

Churches in the region are hosting screenings of a documentary intended to encourage immigration reform. The Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice is hosting...

Firm hosts Latino Law Day

Dozens of West Michigan students recently got a chance to see how a courtroom works as part of a special event hosted by a...

Forum discusses diversity and inclusion

A discussion about diversity in the Grand Rapids market is coming this week. The Diversity & Inclusion Forum, hosted by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber...

Church hosts Greek festival

The aromas of smoked lamb and the sounds of traditional Greek folk music will be in the air at a local church this weekend. Holy...

College hosting Hispanic awards gala

A local Hispanic group will recognize five individuals at an awards gala tomorrow night. Hosted by The Committee to Honor César E. Chávez, the 13th-annual...

Museum producing Ethnic Heritage Festival downtown

There will be a celebration of diversity downtown this weekend. The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host its annual Ethnic Heritage Festival on Saturday, starting...

Is balanced immigration reform on the table?

American businesses, communities and families are affected by the shortcomings of outdated laws that make up our existing immigration system. But this is the...