The origins of racism and two key drivers
Henry Idema argues racism stems from two origins: Freud’s narcissism of small differences and Martin Luther King Jr.’s insight on fear and ignorance. He cites skin color, religious history, and social distances, reflecting on West Michigan churches, YMCA encounters, and a recent congressional hearing on race and politics.
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West Michigan
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Michigan legislators contact details for Nesbitt Slagh
State Senator Aric Nesbitt of the 26th District lists phone 517 373 0793 and email senatoraricnesbitt com while State Representative Bradley Slagh of the 90th District lists phone 517 373 0830 and email BradleySlagh house mi gov for constituent outreach.
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Roger Victory
Senatorrogervictory.com
Aric Nesbitt
Senatoraricnesbitt.com
Bradley Slagh
BradleySlagh
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Jim Lilly
Mary Whiteford
Holland Symphony Youth Orchestras celebrate 30th anniversary in Zeeland
A Sunday afternoon concert at DeWitt Auditorium in Zeeland showcased the Holland Symphony Youth Orchestras with conductor Kyle Nester and Richard Puppo guiding young players through Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. The event, centered on unity across divides, highlighted weekly practice at Holland's Midtown Center and featured donations funding scholarships for students.
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DeWitt Auditorium
Zeeland
Holland Symphony
Holland
Kyle Nester
Richard Puppo
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Tchaikovsky
Midtown
Plato
Letters to the Editor On Debt Morals and Trump Republican Critique
Readers debate national debt and moral standards in politics. Rich Herbig urges Republicans to stay true to Republican values while criticizing Trump. Richard Kamischke defends Israel policy criticism of Omar as legitimate, urges calm discourse and accountability.
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U.S
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