Lacey Schwartz’s “Little White Lie” Premieres on Independent Lens
A young Jewish filmmaker’s journey of discovery upon learning that her biological father was blackNational & World
A young Jewish filmmaker’s journey of discovery upon learning that her biological father was blackBlack History Month: Robert Robinson Taylor becomes 38th Honoree into Black Heritage Stamp Series
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Robinson Taylor, believed to have been both the first African-American graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the nation’s first academically trained black architect was inducted into the Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp series today as the 38th honoree. His great granddaughter, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the stamp. Dr. Manish Madan Receives New Scholar Award Recognition
Left: Dr. Manish Madan
Dr. Manish Madan, assistant professor of Criminal Justice, was selected to receive the Western Social Science Association’s New Scholar Award.
Virtual Tourist: 10 things to try in 2015
Eating from street vendors can be quite an experience in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo by fotolia.com
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Pet World:Pet World: Give your dog something else to do besides bark at cyclists
By Steve Dale
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Q: My 4-year-old Australian Shepherd now barks at people on bicycles as they go by the house. She never did this before. What’s going on? – C.J., San Diego, CA
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Executive Director Jeremy Orr is Mid-MEAC’S Newest Environmental Advocate
Left: Photo of Jeremy Orr
By Deborah M. Walker
Keeping up with the environmental integrity of Mid-Michigan is what the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) is all about; whether it is river protection, green transportation, land use, and sustainability. Mid-MEAC was started on Earth Day in 1993.
Robert C. Koehler: Turning our backs on a violent world won’t change anything
By Robert C. Koehler
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Oh, the moral force of a snub.
Several hundred cops turn their backs on New York’s mayor as he eulogizes one of their own, killed in the line of duty, and the media have another us-vs.-them story to report. Bill de Blasio’s in trouble, accused of playing politics with the lives of heroes. And, of course, the story goes no deeper than the dramatic accusation.
“Real Pirates” Can Be Found in Grand Rapids
Real Pirates exhibit, photo courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Kiplinger on Travel: Great trips that cost $1,000
By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
The February issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine features a collection of ideas for spending $1,000.
Pet World: Can cats get arthritis?
Watch your animals for signs of trouble with their joints. They can mask pain easier than humans.
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