Community Update (June 11th, 2020)

Grand Rapids leaders announce operational changes to improve policing.  ArtPrize 2020 cancelled over pandemic concerns. Grand Rapids Windows project turns boarded windows in downtown Grand Rapids into murals promoting racial justice. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit http://www.TheRapidian.org/write. City Announces Operational Changes: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Our-City/News-Media/City-of-Grand-Rapids-announces-operational-changes-to-improve-policing ArtPrize 2020 Cancellation: https://www.artprize.org/blog/artprize-2020-cancellation Downtown Windows Mural Project: https://www.facebook.com/pg/downtowngrandrapidsinc/photos/?tab=album&album_id=4112356822139621 https://www.facebook.com/pg/avenuefortheartsgr/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1777855149005547 Lions and Rabbits Grand Rapids: http://www.lionsandrabbits.com/ Rapidian Article: https://therapidian.org/community-updates-wednesday-june-10