Category Archives: Our Words


RAWK Spotlight: Bre Burnside


For the month of July, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on: Bre Burnside!!!!!   The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight 

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RAWK Spotlight: D. and Marcus


For the month of  April, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on: D.& Marcus!!!!! The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight can 

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RAWK Spotlight: Bri, Greg, Bruce & Josiah


For the month of  February, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on: Bri Edgerton, Greg Hale-Sandifer, Bruce Anderson, and Josiah Cedo The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth 

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Youth Voices MLK Project 2024!


RAWK and the Civic present the 3rd Annual YOUTH VOICES Monologue Workshop in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These Middle and High School youth explored the question, “What does Compassionate Leadership mean to you?” and wrote their 

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RAWK Spotlight: Anne Hensley & Emmy Kastner


For the month of September, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on Anne Hensley & Emmy Kastner The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the 

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RAWK Spotlight: New Connections of Kalamazoo


For the month of July, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on New Connections of Kalamazoo The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK 

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RAWK Spotlight: Amy Hall and Caitlin Delano


For the month of June, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on Amy Hall & Caitlin Delanno The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the 

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RAWK Spotlight: Marissa Harrington


For the month of May, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on Marissa Harrington The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight can 

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RAWK Spotlight: Ella Szczublewski


For the month of April, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on Ella Szczublewski The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight can 

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RAWK Spotlight: Dr. Kandace Lavender


For the month of March, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on Dr. Kandace Lavender The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight 

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