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Diversity in Grand Rapids— Grand Rapids is home to people of every race, creed, color, religion and national origin – our public school students represent more than 40 languages and 53 countries! We welcome diversity and celebrate the unique contributions of all cultures. Profiles and statistics of several of our many unique communities are available below: News from Rapid GrowthNew chapter of Rosa Parks Institute aims to prime young West Michigan citizensMarch 19, 2008
The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development just launched its first West Michigan chapter, and though organizers haven't established an office location yet, they have moving ahead on the summer youth program. The institute, founded in 1987 by Rosa Parks and her best friend of 45 years, Elaine Steele, uses its Pathways to Freedom program to teach 11- to 17-year-olds Mrs. Parks' philosophy of "quiet strength," based on her book of the same title. Rockford retailer offers massage therapy and gifts to soothe the soulMarch 19, 2008 By: Deborah Johnson Wood When Joy Maulvi opened Elementals in downtown Rockford, she had a dream of establishing a therapeutic massage office. But when she saw the storefront at 67 E. Bridge she realized she could offer much more than physical healing. With two medical offices in the back and a retail space in the front, Elementals is a massage therapy oasis that also features soul-soothing products— bonsai plants, fancy chocolates, candles, jewelry, kariza skirts, silk robes and more—all purchased directly from crafters in India, China, Hawaii and other places around the globe. Grand Rapids forum debuts first-ever standards for racism-free organizationsMarch 12, 2008 By: Deborah Johnson Wood The Partners for a Racism-Free Community have a goal: in 10 years, 50 percent of all organizations in Greater Grand Rapids will achieve the designation racism free. The clock begins ticking March 28 at the 2008 Partners for a Racism-Free Community (PRFC) Forum, formerly called the Racial Justice Summit, where the first-ever standards and credentialing process for creating racism-free environments will be revealed. Youth Commission seeks to employ 25 Grand Rapids middle, high school studentsMarch 12, 2008 By: Deborah Johnson Wood Our Community’s Children is seeking 25 sixth through twelfth grade students to serve in paid positions on the Grand Rapids Youth Commission. The commission has launched an initiative to create a master plan for Grand Rapids youth policies. Five adults will act as mentors for the youth as they gain experience in public policy formation and government and community leadership.  Drawn to HealFebruary 6, 2008 Elizabeth Goddard is dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental state. But not in some fancy hospital or boutique clinics. You'll find her at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. |
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