The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance continues to work closely with racial justice organizations throughout Ottawa, Muskegon and Kent Counties, in an effort to disseminate programs, share resources and partner on projects. Latin Americans United for Progress, Core City, and The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony assisted in the development and implementation of the Summit on Racism.

With the invitation for all to participate, LEDA creates “healing partnerships” to dismantle racism. Community partnerships have formed with local churches, school systems, social service agencies and the following racial justice advocacy groups:

  • Communities United for Peace, Muskegon
  • Latin Americans United For Progress, Holland
  • The Racial Justice Institute of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism
  • The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, Holland
  • NAACP, Muskegon
  • Michigan Organizing Project, Muskegon
  • Core City
  • Ottawa/Allegan Migrant Resource Council
  • Northwest Ottawa Area Community Coalition
  • Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Diversity Learning Center, Grand Rapids Community College
  • Hope College Multicultural Life Office
  • Grand Valley State University Office of Multicultural Affairs
  • West Michigan Strategic Alliance