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Jane C Parikh
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09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/In-Albion-author-of-How-to-Be-an-Antiracist-says-hold-people-accountable-when-they-act-r-092221.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0VOTRiOdg_wn9u61VwLDXnuZ1re_Ba3PG3Yus5XTDu8psbwovd5NJTGjA

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi likens racism to a cancer that needs to be cut out. He says people are deeply defensive about the ways they are being racist and need to be held accountable when they are being racist.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-to-celebrate-its-links-to-Japan-with-public-sculptures-that-resembles-orig-091621.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2R35FGDjbrcslRhsaPjc_l7J8lDcINZ11Uo7vtuKZe5ybHzU5c2a_YaVI

Artists who are creating sculptures for public exhibit in Battle Creek tell the tales behind their forthcoming artwork.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-residents-and-the-city-look-for-ways-to-free-the-river-from-its-concrete-b-091521.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3DeVKboezwP247KEjsXkYhC7RCJ3M

Now that the concrete channel that directs the Battle Creek River is nearing the end of its useful life, those who want to see the river run free and looking for ways to make that happen because today there are alternatives that can control flooding

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-moms-turn-pain-into-purpose-with-support-group-for-those-who-lose-children-082521.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3EELMcCYrRXToHRrYtu4HUx8-Di9ROs842nObRfSbsV6XHH75vUFyDkU4

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (Sharing In the Support of Those Enforcing Victims’ Rights Shamelessly) Turning Pain Into Purpose – is made up of mothers whose sons and daughters were the victims of violent crimes in Battle Creek that have yet to be solved.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-restaurants-adopt-Ghost-Kitchen-concept-as-pandemic-inspires-new-ways-of-do-082421.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2Xa2QY8-gni0FEBi2Hr9NLHmih7rluHuEIkeQxdLn4HzCQvvSP1fBtjE8

A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Familias-Hispanas-una-de-las-prioridades-de-las-BCPS-en-el-regreso-a-clases-081921.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2

“We will try many different strategies because we want to make sure each individual gets what they need,” Superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools Kim Carter says.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/As-Native-American-women-go-missing-and-are-murdered-who-is-keeping-track-081821.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3AAwFWzpkw8TINlzGNeTVdfJGuoXF0jJSKWVH42v74yA8UAZa73iHD4KY

In 2019, more than 5,590 Native American women were reported missing. Murder is the third-leading cause of death for them. Yet there is still no single database that tracks the number of Native women who go missing or are murdered every year.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Paint-Pony-Haven-in-Pennfield-rescues-horses-that-were-destined-for-slaughterhouse-081021.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3DeVKboezwP247KEjsXkYhC7RCJ3MgX0Ajdf_48t4EDXPhSnSKt4J5hs8

In 2016 Nadin and Corky Malcom purchased 95 acres in Pennfield and began building barns and installing fences for pastures where horses could roam. They soon started to rescue the animals and today they have 10 horses they are taking care of at Paint

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Calhoun-County-gets-out-money-to-halt-evictions-seeks-those-who-don-t-know-funds-are-av-080521.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2R35FGDjbrcslRhsaPjc_l7J8lDcINZ11Uo7vtuKZe5ybHzU5c2a_YaVI

As other communities struggle with how to help those facing eviction, Calhoun County and Battle Creek agencies and groups are finding ways to assist those in danger of losing their homes.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/After-successful-Kellogg-career-Battle-Creek-resident-finds-satisfaction-sharing-food-072821.aspx?fbclid=IwAR03xUz91GLZrfeFrRQ

Sharing the food he grows and sharing the knowledge of growing food are some the ways Carlos Fontana of Battle Creek is making the most of his retirement. He's also written books and now wants to plant the seed of growing gardens in young peoples' mi

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-churches-cooperate-to-bring-faith-based-support-to-those-emerging-from-reco-072221.aspx?fbclid

When those who are in recovery leave a designated program their chances of relapse are high if they don't have a plan. When it opens next year, Hope House in Battle Creek will work with those who have been through the Haven of Rest Ministries Life Re

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Burma-Center-R-I-S-E-and-VOCES-offer-summer-learning-opportunities-for-the-communities-070821.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0MWpMts9UUgL-tvZswY8-80rViZhE-VU7F18yDRJ2u9ASDFDLS70Ougis

Piano lessons, bus rides, and exposure to skilled trades are included alongside reading and STEM activities — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — in summer learning programs that are underway in Battle Creek.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/New-Story-Community-Books-seeks-its-niche-in-Battle-Creek-with-start-in-BC-Cargo-retail-070621.aspx

As origin stories go, the Battersons have a real one to tell. Within days of opening the doors of New Story Community Books the state of Michigan shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is how they have stayed in business.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Restoration-Center-Ancient-healing-practices-modern-therapy-come-together-to-assist-the-062421.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1BlLpAJcrwBRfbILxP1ISaem8hQRkrf324MGfn3q5Q1G1Ib_jVxx_SuU0

Post-pandemic, therapists are seeing many clients with relationship issues. At the Restoration Center in downtown Battle Creek ancient healing methods and therapy work together in support of those seeking help.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Village-plan-to-achieve-equity-and-prosperity-builds-on-work-in-Battle-Creek-over-the-pa-061721.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3eBaS8z2Yg8UDa2EIael7z3fjCD0itm49lGT-CaASnlaB3nf8bpB61lKY

The Village reemergence plan in Battle Creek will focus on systems change, breaking down historic barriers, and creating access and opportunity.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/LGBTQ-plus-community-in-Calhoun-County-says-it-sees-meaningful-acceptance-growing-local-051521.aspx

June is Pride month. And some, the process of coming out has been a painful and difficult journey. But once they made that decision, they say they found community and a sense of belonging that has given them the confidence to be who they are.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Battle-Creek-Food-Reimagined-New-initiative-designed-to-remove-barriers-so-food-compani-060921.aspx?fbclid=IwAR043NhdKZFrz00HaEJspcFf9MsJ0A1mOqU_mnRkkCUomjDbZ-lrzC05HqY

Battle Creek Food Reimagined is a new attempt at revitalizing food entrepreneurship and innovation in Battle Creek.

09/23/2021

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Vaccine-Ambassadors-reach-out-to-those-hesitatin-to-get-COVID-19-vaccination-060821.aspx

There are many reasons people decide to wait to obtain a vaccination against COVID-19. Vaccination Ambassadors in Calhoun County are addressing them where they can.

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