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Climate Justice is Community Justice: How the UCC Climate Justice Team is Building People Power

May 26, 2026

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As We Rise Exhibit Reflections: Holding History, Honoring Self, and Imagining Futures

April 1, 2026

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Solidarity is not a statement. It is action.

March 4, 2026

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GRPS School Board Meetings 101: How to Stay Engaged and Speak Up

August 28, 2025

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Justice on the Ballot: How Two Ballot Initiatives Can Transform Michigan

August 6, 2025

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Inside the Flow: How a Wastewater Treatment Plant Impacts Our Wellbeing

April 21, 2025

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When Michigan’s Wealthiest Pay Their Fair Share, Our Students Win

April 9, 2025

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Book Club Reflection of Emergent Strategy

March 12, 2025

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More Than a Month: Honoring Black History

February 20, 2025

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A Call for Safety: Advocating for GRPS to Become a Sanctuary District

January 22, 2025

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And Yet…We Persist

November 14, 2024

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Invest in Affordable Housing for Everyday People: A Call to Restructure the Fulton & Market Development Deal

November 11, 2024

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“Power resides in where we believe it is”: Grand Rapids Public School students organize for change in their schools

October 21, 2024

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The Power of Collective Wisdom: Why Communities of Color Benefit from Mutual Mentorship and Community Building in Leadership

September 4, 2024

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Shaping Narratives: A Critical Look at Local News Coverage and Its Impact on Community Perception

August 29, 2024

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