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- African Americans from Grand Rapids who were part of the US Civil War
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Tag Archives: Cole Dorsey
Print honors the legacy of Cole Dorsey and West MI for Animals
Nearly three years ago we interviewed Cole Dorsey, one of the activist and organizers with the 1990s group known as West Michigan for Animals. This new print, from GVSU student Mackenzie Fox, both celebrates and honors the legacy of Cole … Continue reading
It’s not important that we win every battle. What’s important is that we fight. Interview with Cole Dorsey on the History of Animal Rights Organizing in West Michigan
We recently interviewed Cole Dorsey, who was an active member of West Michigan for Animals in the 1990s in Grand Rapids. How old were you when you joined West MI for Animals? What motivated you or inspired you to get … Continue reading
Anti-Fur campaigns were part of West Michigan for Animals Direct Action efforts in the 1990s
In the past week we have posted stories about the anti-vivisection work of West Michigan for Animals (WMFA) and their campaign to fight animal abuse at area rodeos in the 1980s and 90s. WMFA was also deeply committed to … Continue reading
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