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Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz: Youth in Grand Rapids Explore History and Identity through Art
Understanding one’s self and the nature of one’s identity can be tricky; there are a myriad of factors that influence who we are and why. Understanding the pieces of our identities is tough… and even more of a challenge when you are 17. Hispanic Center Youth Advocate...
Community Partnerships with Coldwater’s Yemeni American Community Aim to Promote Equity and Inclusion through Humanities Programming
Arab Americans with roots in Yemen, many of whom are Muslim, make up the City of Coldwater’s largest minority group. Like other migrants in the United States, Arab Americans often moved in search of better employment opportunities. According to one story, their...
Behold the Power of Objects
Museums have long used objects to reach and teach, and to draw their audiences closer. When the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society was presented with the opportunity to display a large private collection of Native artifacts last year, we jumped at the chance. This...