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Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Merze Tate Explorers 2023
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Merze Tate Explorers 2023
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- 3 years ago
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- The Merze Tate Explorers learn about media and create positive self-image art.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Jordan Hamilton and Friends
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- 3 years ago
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- Jordan Hamilton takes us on a journey through the stars combining music and video art projected onto a planetarium dome.
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- Cool Teacher Rebecca Cisek, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Rebecca Cisek from Harrison Park!
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- Cool Teacher Clare Pollert, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Clare Pollert from Harrison Park!
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- Cool Teacher Brianna Cramer, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Brianna Cramer from Harrison Park!
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- Talking Together: Tell Me More
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- 3 years ago
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- The Talking Together initiative kicked off in 2022. It began with strategies for how to have conversations about important issues with people who believe, think, and vote differently than you. We’ve interviewed Civil Rights Activist Valarie Kaur, Author of “See No Stranger: A Memoir & Manifesto of Revolutionary Love.” And most recently focused on the importance of working together with a focus on social justice.
Here to talk about this Grand Valley State University initiative in its entirety are Lisa Perhamus, Director of the Padnos-Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse. Allie Goeddeke, Office Assistant with Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Kyle Kooyers, Associate Director at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and Jim Rademaker, General Manager at WGVU Public Media.
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- Talking Together: From Talking Together to Walking Together
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- 3 years ago
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- Talking the talk and walking the walk. In this episode, we focus on making creating positive social change through honest and authentic conversation. Often, that means sharing power navigating dynamics of power and privilege. Here to discuss strategies for collaborating across differences and listening to understand are Kendra Avila, Housing Manager AYA Youth Collective - Meg Derrer is Executive Director of Refugee Education Center working with Freedom Flight. Reverend Lynette Sparks is pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church working with Together West Michigan – and - Ned Andree is Project Coordinator with Community Collaboration on Climate Change also known as C-4.
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- Talking Together: The Reunited States
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- 3 years ago
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- How do we bridge our differences at a time when partisan politics thrive on the dehumanization and demonization of one group of voters against the other. The documentary The Reunited States offers that our political divisions are symptomatic of something much deeper, fundamental cultural tensions. The documentary suggests bridging differences begins with discovering what connects us as Americans.
On this episode of Talking Together, we offer some suggestions for getting out of our comfort zones and to become bridge builders.
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- Surviving Auschwitz: Children Of The Shoah
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- 3 years ago
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- In the waning months of World War II, two young girls from a Jewish ghetto in the heart of Poland were liberated from Adolf Hitler’s most notorious death camp, Auschwitz. At 6 and 10, Tova Friedman and Freida Tenenbaum were among the youngest of 7,000 prisoners found alive by a regiment of the Soviet army. Join us as they revisit the places of their past and share them with their own children.
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- Defying Hitler / L'dor V'dor: An Eternal Tree
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- 3 years ago
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- A two part special event for WGVU, we hope you enjoy these local documentaries highlights the West Michigan Connection to Holocaust Survivors.
Documentary 1: Defying Hitler
WGVU traveled with Joseph Stevens and his son to revisit some of the places of Joseph's past. Joseph was part of the Polish underground. He was a hero. In the days of World War II, he was a shadow.
Documentary 2: L'dor V'dor: An Eternal Tree
Henry Pestka survived the horrors of Auschwitz. Pestka and the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust are now remembered with the dedication of the sculpture, Ways to Say Goodbye. There we talk with the sculptor and family unveiling West Michigan’s first public Holocaust memorial. L’dor V’dor explores art as education and its generational commitment to exposing atrocities against humanity.
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- Talking Together: See No Stranger
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- 3 years ago
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- See No Stranger is a core principle anchoring the Revolutionary Love Project. It’s a model designed by Civil Rights activist and author Valarie Kaur for reimagining a better community. Her Ted Talk has inspired millions around the world as well as her best-selling book, See No Stranger: A Memoir & Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. We discuss her life experiences and how she's sharing her wisdom.
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- Cool Teacher Maximillian Young, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Maximillian Young, from WGVU's Cool School program.
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- Cool Teacher Jen Ludin, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Jen Ludin, from WGVU's Cool School program.
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- Cool Teacher Carrie Lachniet, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Carrie Lachniet, from WGVU's Cool School program.
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- Cool Teacher Katelyn Yaklin, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Katelyn Yaklin, from WGVU's Cool School Program.
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- Cool Teacher Janelle Pike, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Janelle Pike, from WGVU's Cool School Program.
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- Cool Teacher Liz Hoeksema, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Liz Hoeksema, from WGVU's Cool School program.
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- Talking Together: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity
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- 3 years ago
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- In 1983, the United States Congress passed a bill designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A little over a decade later, in 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act. Since then, university campuses across the country gather for the MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity.
At Grand Valley State University, the goals of the event were to educate participants about the Civil Rights movement; inspire people to engage in their communities by listening, learning, and advocating for social change on campus and beyond; and to learn from one another through intergenerational conversations as people work side by side.
Our guests are intergenerational community leaders who participated in the day’s events and led a panel discussion.
Representative Kristian Grant is a Democrat serving Michigan’s 82nd House District. Milinda Ysasi is City of Grand Rapids 2nd Ward Commissioner and Joe Jones...
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- Cool Teacher Courtney Glinka, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Courtney Glinka, from WGVU's Cool School Program
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- Cool Teacher Mckenzie Parker, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Mckenzie Parker from WGVU's Cool School Program
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- Cool Teacher Taylor Lincoln, Harrison Park
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- 3 years ago
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- Check out Cool Teacher Taylor Lincoln from Harrison Park!
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- Michigan Experience - House Rules
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- 3 years ago
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- We all know that when the lights go out Grand Rapids comes alive. Among the many bars, venues and local hotspots sits a little gem called House Rules. This board game bar is the first of its kind here in West Michigan and it has created a warm and inviting place for people of all ages in this community to gather and play!
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- The Tapa on The Michigan Experience
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- 3 years ago
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- Three decades ago, a new restaurant on the corner of Fulton and Commerce brought Spanish tapas dining to Grand Rapids. Today, SanChez Bistro is a Grand Rapids staple. What are tapas? What makes them unique? From patatas bravas to gambas, explore the origins and the characteristics of the small––but mighty––Spanish tapa.
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- WGVU Behind the Scenes with the GRAM!
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- 3 years ago
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- Behind the scenes filming at @grartmuseum for an upcoming documentary! #WGVUBTS
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- Art and Business with Little Space Studio and The Michigan Experience
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- 3 years ago
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- Grand Rapids has a thriving community of artists! Among them are a group of creatives who want to turn their passions into careers. Little Space Studio, located in Downtown GR, provides these artisans with the tools that they need to become successful small business owners. Check it out! #themichiganexperience
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- Talking Together: A Peace of My Mind
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- 3 years ago
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- We talk with the founder of "A Peace of My Mind", John Noltner about his traveling podcast and photography ventures during a recent stop at Grand Valley State University.
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- Talking Together: The People's Supper
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- 3 years ago
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- We discuss how to cross lines of difference by cultivating trust and goodwill using the age-old practice of breaking bread. Joining us from The People’s Supper is Community Director, K Scarry, who's focusing on why it's necessary to have conversations across lines of identity and ideological difference at this moment in time.
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- Talking Together: The People's Constitution
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- 3 years ago
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- We explore why – according to the founders of the U.S. Constitution – American democracy depends on civil dialogues and listening to other’s perspectives. Perspectives you may not agree with.
Joining us are John F. Kowal, Vice President of Program Initiatives at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, and Wilfred D. Codrington III, professor of law at NYU School of Law and fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. You’ve co-authored the book, The People’s Constitution: 200 Years, 27 Amendments, and the Promise of a More Perfect Union.
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- Talking Together: How to Talk with Your Neighbor
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- 4 years ago
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- This episode explores how to have conversations about important issues with people who believe, think, and vote differently than you. The One America Movement offers a framework for navigating difficult conversation, exploring the neuroscience and social science of polarity and divisiveness, offering both theory and interactive practice for having productive conversations that move towards listening and cooperation.
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- Decision 2022 - Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons
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- 4 years ago
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- We’ll provide you – the voter - with information about casting ballots in-person at the polls or via absentee ballot. We’ll go over the basics of the election process and discuss safety measures making sure elections are secure, transparent, fair and accurate. Those are words I’ve heard more than just a few times from our guest, Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Kent County Clerk who oversees elections.
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- Decision 2022 - Hillary Scholten (D - Grand Rapids)
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- 4 years ago
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- Welcome to “Decision 2022” – The U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates. Today we turn our attention to the U.S. House of Representatives race in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. We talk with Democratic candidate Hillary Scholten.
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- Decision 2022 - John Gibbs (R - Byron Center)
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- 4 years ago
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- Welcome to “Decision 2022” – The U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates. Today we turn our attention to the U.S. House of Representatives race in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. We talk with Republican candidate John Gibbs.
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- Decision 2022 - Jamie Lewis (L - Grand Rapids)
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- 4 years ago
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- Welcome to “Decision 2022” – The U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates. Today we turn our attention to the U.S. House of Representatives race in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. We talk with Libertarian candidate Jamie Lewis.
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- Decision 2022 - Louis Palus (WC - Grand Rapids)
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- 4 years ago
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- Welcome to “Decision 2022” – The U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates. Today we turn our attention to the U.S. House of Representatives race in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. We talk with Working Class candidate Louis Palus.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Why Support the Arts in Kalamazoo 2022
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- 4 years ago
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- We reflect back on why art is so important in Kalamazoo.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Intersection of Justice and Art
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- 4 years ago
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- We explore the relationship between justice and art.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Being Greenlit
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- 4 years ago
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- We hear some stories from artists who felt supported and green lit by the people around them.
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- Michigan Experience: Our Kitchen Table | Food Coach Program
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- 4 years ago
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- The Michigan Experience takes a look at Our Kitchen Table, a food and social justice organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hear from one of their food coaches as they explain all of the wonderful and impactful benefits of growing a garden right at home! Part of WGVU’s ‘MI (my) American Recipe’ program! https://www.wgvu.org/MI-recipe/ #MiRecipe
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Kyle Brautigam
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- 4 years ago
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- We meet Kyle Brautigam, a poet using his art to change the world.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Soul Artistry
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- 4 years ago
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- We check in with Yolonda Lavender, CEO of Soul Artistry, and explore her storied singing career and the advice she has for creatives in pricing their worth.
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- Ace & Jackie Marasigan (Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation) - MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- Ace & Jackie Marasigan both come from the Phillipines and are co-owners of Adobo boy, and hope to open a local food truck under the name. Ace’s love and passion for Filipino cuisine began at a very young age as he would cook and prepare meals with his late mother. Ace learned Filipino cooking from recipes passed on verbally by his grandmother, mother, father, and family. Filipinos enjoy communal gatherings, where Ace observed a lot of incredible people perfecting the taste of traditional foods.
Jackie is also a master of Filipino cuisine. As a mother and father, they hope to pass on the traditions of Filipino culture to their son. Ace is also the executive director of the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation and founder of the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival. He established the festival as a place for his son to celebrate his Asian roots. And now, as an event for everyone to gather and learn from one another.
Let’s dive into traditional Filipino cuis...
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- WGVU's MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- WGVU’s MI American Recipe celebrates West Michigan diversity and culture by highlighting people and organizations in the community that are working to combat food insecurity. Using their various cultural backgrounds and experience cooking, we dive into the importance of food equity and accessibility in West Michigan, and also what makes sharing these health-conscious, culturally relevant, and great tasting recipes important.
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- Camren Stott (Kent County Food Policy Council) - MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- Camren Stott is an Anishinaabe chef born and raised here in Grand Rapids. He is a proud father of two boys and is currently enrolled at GVSU. He is part of an organization called I-Collective, An autonomous group of Indigenous chefs, activists, herbalists, seed, and knowledge keepers.
Indigenous food systems are central to his knowledge of indigenous cuisine and how he translates that into modern context using foraged edibles, wild game, and locally grown foods. Camren hopes to utilize his knowledge of indigenous food systems to educate others.
Working with the Kent County Food Policy Council, Camren has laid foundations in his community to create equitable food access and bring his cultural take on cuisine into his work.
Join us now as we welcome Cameron Stott on this segment of My American Recipe.
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- Amy St. Germain (YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids) - MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- A Muskegon native, Amy St. Germain is a teacher who loves to teach about health and fitness and works as a nutrition educator for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
A mom and marathon runner, she wants to do what she can to inspire people to eat more fruits and vegetables, become more food saving savvy and to become more adventurous whether cooking for one or twenty one.
She works with several urban gardens and has worked hard to feed people in her community through community gardens and the Y’s mobile farmers market, the Veggie Van. Her passion for healthy living is making an impact in her community.
Come along with us as we find out more about Amy St. Germain and the Grand Rapids YMCA on this segment of MY American Recipe.
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- Marcelle Suazo (UCOM) - MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- A natural chef, Marcelle Suazo was born in the Dominican Republic and emigrated to the United States. Her specialty is combining the artistic, culinary, and social elements representative of Caribbean people and her Dominican homeland in her cuisine. Marcelle’s cooking style has been shaped by her own immigration experiences, as well as those of her friends, family, and neighbors. These experiences helped Marcelle to form a unique blend of cuisine all her own.
She is a rabid locavore, someone whose diet consists mostly of locally grown or produced food. She also loves feeding people, and when time allows she delivers food to the homeless, cooked in her own kitchen.
Marcelle is passionate about transforming broken systems. She empowers real change and believes that by making delicious food accessible to all, we can create the world we want. She is inspired by her beloved daughters Maria and Mariela for whom she is determined to overcome any challenges by p...
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- Elizabeth Suvedi (Spectrum Health Culinary Medicine)- MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- Our culinary journey takes place in the spectrum health lifestyle medicine teaching kitchen in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. MI American Recipe’s goal is to showcase healthy, cultural food while also highlighting what organizations and people are doing in our community. Let’s hear from Elizabeth Suvedi with Spectrum Health Culinary Medicine on the process for this show.
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- Odessa Yonkers (Southeast Market) - MI American Recipe
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- 4 years ago
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- Odessa Yonkers moved to the 49507 area as a teen and has seen the growth within this area and surrounding areas in her 35 plus years living in Grand Rapids.
After the passing of her father and witnessing the numerous family members suffer from dietary related illness, Odessa began a personal mission to learn about overall wellness. She has implemented healthy practices into her and her family’s lifestyle, and is now educating others on how to do the same in her role at South East Market and also through Wellness with Odessa which she started during the pandemic. Odessa’s passion for wellness led her to pursue a certificate in Food, Nutrition and Health.
When the owners of South East Market reached out to Odessa about the lead position she knew this would be a perfect match as the work they are doing around food & racial justice is something Odessa is passionate about.
Let’s find out what goes into a healthy lifestyle through food with Ode...
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Sherdizzil
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- 4 years ago
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- We meet Sherridan Harris, a rapper and singer-songwriter who just released their sophomore album The Vine Album.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Emmy Kastner
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- 4 years ago
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- We meet Emmy Kastner, a children’s book author and illustrator with a love for literacy and science.
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- Kalamazoo Lively Arts - Read and Write Kalamazoo: A Little History
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- We speak with members of Read and Write Kalamazoo about how they got their start.
