Ask Amy on racial slurs and handling workplace bias
A reader describes repeated use of the N word by white coworkers in warehouse settings and worries about HR remedies. Advice urges speaking up, escalating to supervisors, and using the chain of command if needed, while maintaining dignity and self care.
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Michigan bluegrass stars and Grammy nominations highlighted
East Lansing guitarist Glenn Brown and Billy Strings earned 2019 IBMA awards as guitarist and new artist of the year. Apostol wrapped a 2019 national tour in Grand Rapids and did a Michigan mini-tour with Terry Barber. Bettye LaVette from Detroit was nominated for best contemporary blues album for Blackbirds as Grammy noms spread across pop and blues. The Grammys air January 31 on CBS.
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Pioneer Jupiter, Mars Pathfinder, Moon, Newton in history
Peter Burkey of Holland notes this month in history with dates including Pioneer 10’s closest Jupiter approach in 1973, Mars Pathfinder launch in 1996, Annie Jump Cannon born in 1863, Gene Cernan last Moon walker in 1972, Saturn V museum donations in 1976, Apollo 8 lunar orbit moment in 1968, and Isaac Newton born in 1642. Contact pburkey comcast.net.
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Old Soul Promotes New Album Amid Pandemic Plans
In West Michigan singer songwriter Lewis debuts Seventh Cycle Soul on December 1 with drum work by Eric Busch and Dustin Lowe. She plans social media promotion over live gigs due to COVID-19 and aims for a medical career after high school while continuing to write music.
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