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The Human Relations Commission and the racial tensions of the 1960s in Grand Rapids: Part II

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

Last week, we posted Part I of a look at the Human Relations Commission and the racial tensions of the 1960s. In Part II, we want to look at the racial tensions that was known to the Human Rights Commission … Continue reading →

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The Human Relations Commission and the racial tensions of the 1960s in Grand Rapids: Part I

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

The Human Relations Commission (HRC) in Grand Rapids was created based on a study that was called for by then Grand Rapids Mayor Paul Goebel. This commission was established to, “foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious and … Continue reading →

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