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| Multicultural Resources |
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| Multicultural Churches close to AQ |
| Hispanic |
| Bella Vista Church, 100 Belding, Rockford, MI 49431, www.bellavistachurch.org |
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| Kentwood Hispanic Group Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3835 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, www.misda.org/Church.cfm/KentwoodHispanic |
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| African American |
| Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1024 Adams St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, (616) 243-3182, Pastor: Chas Willis |
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| Mount Moriah Baptist Worship Center, 894 Caufield SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 247-1866, Pastor: David May |
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| New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Delaware SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, (616) 452-4278 |
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| Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, 2415 Madison SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, (616) 241-LGHT, Pastor: Marvin Sapp |
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| Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 510 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, (616) 241-3315, Pastor: Reverent Maurice Jones |
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| Renaissance Church of God in Christ, 1001 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, (616) 243-0991, www.rencogic.org. |
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| Ethnic Restaurants close to AQ |
| Bombay Cuisine, “Authentic Indian Cuisine,” 1420 Lake Dr. SE, (616) 456-7055 |
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| Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine, “Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Prepared Fresh Daily,” 2228 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 456-8999 |
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| Jamaican Dave’s, “The Real Taste of Jamaica,” 1059 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 458-7875 |
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| Little Mexico Café, “Best Mexican Food in Town,” 401 Stocking NW, (616) 456-0517 |
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| Maggie’s Kitchen, “Mexican Cuisine,” 636 Bridge NW, (616) 458-8583 |
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| Noto’s, “Old World Italian Dining,” 6600 28th St. SE, (616) 493-6686 |
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| San Chez A Tapas Bistro, “Authentic Food and Fun From Spain,” 38 W. Fulton St., (616) 744-TAPA |
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| Soc Trang Restaurant, “Beef Noodle Soup & Vietnamese Cuisine,” 4242 Division Ave #9, (616) 531-0755 |
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| Taste of India, “Authentic Indian Cuisine,” 4445 Breton Road SE, (616) 281-5216 |
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| Tequila Restaurant, “Southern and Soul Cuisine,” 932 Division Ave. S, (616) 246-0699 |
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| Tre Cugini, “Authentic Italian Cuisine,” 100 Monroe Center St. SW, (616) 235-9339 |
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| Two Choppers Inc., “Greek Cuisine,” 98 Monroe Center St NW, (616) 459-0480 |
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| Wing Heaven, “Only the ‘Good Chickens’ Make it in…” 117 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 776-7777 |
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| African American Hair Salons and Products |
| Lexis J. (A Rhonda Johnson Salon), for men and women, 1514 Wealthy St., Suite 18, (616) 451-2040 |
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| Cole Cutts, for men and women, 1440 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 451-0445 |
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| Related Links |
| Aquinas College Career Services - http://www.aquinas.edu/ccs/ |
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| Aquinas College Admissions - http://www.aquinas.edu/admissions/ |
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| Community Resources - http://www.diversitygrandrapids.org/community_ethnicity.asp |
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| Multicultural Organizations |
| Race Organizations |
| African Refugee Assimilation Center of Michigan |
New Africa Business Center Building
The African Assimilation Center exist to assist African Refugees in continuing their language acquisition skills and other services after the expiration of formal training classes and services offered through the traditional resettlement agencies. Our programs are post resettlement support, not to overlap the existing services.
1309 Madison SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: (616) 248-3552 / (616) 633-6773
Fax: (616) 452-3221
E-mail: humanity.africa@sbcglobal.net |
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BL²END
Business Leaders Linked To Encourage New Directions
MISSION: "To foster an environment of growth and belonging, where young professionals of color can connect with each other, develop professionally, and contribute to the local community."
"Mix...Mingle...BL²END"
Email: info@grblend.org
Chinese Culture Group of Greater Grand Rapids
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Through regular meetings and tools such as our web group, we assist families in learning about the adoption process, raising multiracial families, and Chinese culture with the goal of having well informed and culturally prepared families.
Grand Rapids Urban League
The Urban League is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.
Address: 745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 245-2207 |
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| Heart of West Michigan United Way - Project Blueprint |
Project Blueprint is a leadership development program that increases ethnic minority involvement in our community by recruiting, training and facilitating placement of graduates on local boards and committees.
Address: 118 Commerce Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4106
Phone: (616) 459-6281
Fax: (616) 459-8460 |
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| Hispanic Center of Western Michigan |
The mission of the Hispanic Center is to advance the full and productive participation of Hispanic people in the life of the broader community through advocacy and the provision of service, thereby building unity and diversity in the community.
Address: 730 Grandville Avenue, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 742-0200
Fax: (616) 742-0205 |
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| Multiracial Association of Professionals |
The Multiracial Association of Professionals will create a strong network of professionals of all races in West Michigan and assist organizations to welcome, retain and connect professionals of color and their family.
Address: 111 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 771-0300
Fax: (616) 771-0318 |
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| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People |
The primary focus of the NAACP continues to be the protection and enhancement of the civil rights of African Americans and other minorities.
Address: 640 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 243-1300
Fax: (616) 243-9792 |
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| Native American Community Services |
The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourages healthy life-styles while discouraging the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure that the information and services are culturally relevant and age-appropriate.
Address: 671 Davis Ave NW Suite 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 458-4078
Fax: (616) 458-2096 |
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| The Asian Center |
The Asian Center was established in 1994 in order to respond to the needs of culturally sensitive human services among the Asian Americans in West Michigan, as well as in the United States. The Asian Center is designed to be the head office while The Asian Center of West Michigan has been established as a local chapter responding to local needs. Grants have been received both from local and state agencies for its operation.
Address: 1444 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Phone: (616) 301-3987
Fax: (616) 301-6937 |
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| West Michigan Filipino-American Association |
WMFAA was established in 1993 as a social group with few members; and today, with pride, there are more than 500+ active and inactive Filipino-American household members in West Michigan. Our mission is dedicated in maintaining, preserving, cultivating Filipino culture and heritage, and helping others to share the same goals. We will continue to advocate the existence of Filipino-American community in West Michigan, and will serve to instill strong determination for unity and strive for self-sufficiency.
Address: P.O. Box 7755, Grand Rapids, MI 49510-7755 |
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| Economic Growth |
| Michigan Minority Business Development Council MMBDC |
MMBDC is a privately funded, non-profit, business development organization. Through this interactive web site, MMBDC continues to fulfill its primary objective of enhancing business opportunities and professional development.
Address: 143 Bostwick N.E. Main Bldg., Room 208M, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503
Phone: (616) 776-1724
Fax: (616) 776-7772 |
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| Education |
| Calvin College's African and African Diaspora Studies Program |
The primary mission of the African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) Minor at Calvin College is to provide a liberal- arts- focused curriculum that will assist students in fulfilling the stated goals of the College as an institution of higher education rooted in the Reformed Tradition of Christianity. To this end, the program will prepare Calvin students, its wider constituency, and community to understand Africa’s role in the formation of the Americas and the continent’s role in geopolitics and culture.
Address: 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 526-6186
Fax: (616) 526-8799 |
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| Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption FRUA - Michigan Chapter |
| FRUA-Michigan is a group of volunteer families providing support, community, activities, and resources for those adopting, or who have adopted, children from Russia, Ukraine, and neighboring countries. |
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| Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism GRACE - Institute for Healing Racism |
Creating a community of compassion and justice by organizing responses to human need and issues of faith.
Address: 207 East Fulton, 4th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3210
Phone: (616) 774-2042
Fax: (616) 774-2883 |
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| Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Institute for Healing Racism |
The Institute for Healing Racism programs began at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 1997. The Institute exists to eliminate individual and institutional racism and to promote oneness of humankind.
Address: 111 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: (616) 771-0300
Fax: (616) 771-0318 |
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| Grand Rapids Community College-Diversity Learning Center |
The purpose of the Diversity Learning Center is to insure an inclusive and flexible learning environment in support of professional growth and respect for individual differences.
Address: 143 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 234-4000 |
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| Grand Valley State University Office of Multicultural Affairs |
Address: 1 Campus Drive, 130 Commons, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 331-2177
Fax: (616) 331-3195 |
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| Holland Institute for Healing Racism- Holland Area Chamber of Commerce |
Address: 272 E. 8th St., Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 392-2389
Fax: (616) 392-7379 |
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| Leaven Center |
The Leaven Center is a retreat and study center committed to nurturing the relationship between spirituality and social justice. We offer education, resources, and hospitality for all who seek to be leavening agents for change, resisting oppression and engendering hope. The Leaven Center can accommodate 23 people overnight and up to 40 during the day. The ground floors of our facilities are barrier-free.
Address: 7981 Peckins Road, Lyons, MI 48851
Office Phone: (989) 855-2277
Lodge Phone: (989) 855-2805 |
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| Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance |
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance seeks to dismantle racial, socioeconomic, and institutional barriers to ensure that people of all ethnic backgrounds have equal access and opportunity to participate fully in the life of the community.
Holland Location: 287 Lincoln Avenue, Holland, MI, Phone: (616) 846-9074
Grand Haven Location: 15051 177th Street, Grand Haven, MI, Phone: (616) 546-3196 |
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| Muskegon Institute for Healing Racism |
Address: 1095 3rd Street Ste 10, Muskegon, MI 49441-1976
Phone: (231) 777-7883 |
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| Governmental |
| City of Grand Rapids-Equal Opportunity Department |
The mission of the Equal Opportunity Department is to ensure that our stakeholders have equal opportunity and access in accordance with appropriate state, federal, and local EEO laws and diversity initiatives.
Address: 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2206
Phone: (616) 456-3027
Fax: (616) 456-3199
TTY: (616) 456-3120 |
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| Grand Rapids Community Media Center |
Address: 711 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 459-4788
Fax: (616) 459-3970 |
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| Fair Housing Center of Greater Grand Rapids |
The Fair Housing Center of Greater Grand Rapids works to ensure equal housing opportunities. The agency provides a variety of services directed toward education and enforcement, including investigating complaints of housing discrimination. The agency will work with victims of housing discrimination to ensure justice through advocacy, education, and litigation.
Address: 1514 Wealthy Street SE, Suite 226, Grand Rapids MI 49506
Phone: (616) 451-2980 |
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| Grand Rapids Women’s Resource Center |
| Riverview Center Address: 678 Front Ave. NW, Suite 180, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
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| West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic owned business in West Michigan.
Address: 415 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 233-3475
Fax: (866) 618-0048 |
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| National Organizations |
| College Board |
| The College Board helps high school students make a successful transition to higher education. This site provides extensive information, services, and products for students and parents as well as for professional educators in both secondary and higher education. |
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| Diversity Web |
| An interactive resources hub for Higher Education. |
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| NAACP |
| The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization helping to raise awareness about minority issues. |
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| Students |
| An electronic magazine featuring articles, commentary, news of legislation development, and stories about partnerships between institutions and government agencies. |
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| Multicultural Clubs at Aquinas College |
| I.C.E.: Integrating Cultures Everywhere |
| It is the mission of I.C.E. to promote the importance of intercultural interaction, understanding, and acceptance within the Aquinas College Community, as well as the Grand Rapids Community and any college students in the area, through educational, cultural and volunteer activities and events. |
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| Directory of Multicultural Departments at Michigan Colleges/Universities |
| Albion College |
Richard T. Craig, Director of Intercultural Affairs
Phone: (517) 629-0501
Fax: (517) 629-0337 |
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| Calvin College |
Jacque Rhodes, Assistant Dean of Student Development
Student Development Office
Phone: (616) 526-8702
E-mail:jrhodes@calvin.edu |
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| Central Michigan University |
Dr. Maureen N. Eke,
Assoc. Vice President for Diversity and International Education
Office for Institutional Diversity, Warriner Hall 319, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3700
E-mail: eke1mn@cmich.edu |
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| Cornerstone University |
Organization Advisor: Kay Landrum, Director of Student Retention
E-mail: klandrum@cornerstone.edu |
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| Grand Rapids Community College |
Chris Arnold, Associate Director
Diversity Learning Center, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 234-3390
E-mail: carnold@grcc.edu |
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| Grand Valley State University |
Office of Multicultural Affairs, 1 Campus Drive, 130 Commons, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 331-2177
Fax: (616) 331-3195
E-mail: oma@gvsu.edu |
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| Hope College |
Office of Multicultural Life, Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 395-7867
Fax: (616) 395-7937
E-mail: oml@hope.edu |
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| Kalamazoo College |
Office of Student Development, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 337-7209 |
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| Michigan State University |
Multicultural Center, Michigan State University Union Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-7153
Fax: (517) 432-4660 |
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| University of Michigan |
The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives at the University of Michigan, 3009 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1316
Phone: (734) 936-1055
Fax: (734) 764-3595 |
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| Western Michigan University |
Division of Multicultural Affairs, Western Michigan University, 2260 Ellsworth Hall, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5233
Phone: (269) 387-4420
Fax: (269) 387-3390 |
