April 16, 2025

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Articles for tag: Black History Month event, Building Bridges Saline, community poetry reading, Fine Print Bookshop Saline, Saline Michigan events

Sue Kelch

Building Bridges Brings Poetry and Community Together in Saline

February Event at Fine Print Bookshop Celebrates Black Authors and Meaningful Conversations On Sunday, February 2, Saline residents came to the latest installment of the Building Bridges for a Brighter Tomorrow event at Saline’s Fine Print Bookshop. The event began with readings and presentations from different cultural traditions, highlighting black authors as February is Black ...

Sue Kelch

Building Bridges Initiative Kicks Off at Whitepine Studios in Saline

Community Leaders and Artists Unite to Celebrate Diversity Through Art The first Building Bridges event was held at Whitepine Studios in Saline.  Founded by Pastor Kimberly Secrist Ashby and Saline Councilmember Nicole Rice, the purpose of this community group is to bring people together to celebrate diverse perspectives through engaging local events. Pastor Kimberly said, ...

Krista Kangas

Building Bridges Initiative in Saline Fosters Unity Through Art, Tradition, and Storytelling

Saline’s Building Bridges community group, co-founded by Pastor Kimberly Secrist Ashby and Councilmember Nicole Rice, brings people together to celebrate diverse perspectives through engaging local events. Photo: Co-owner of Whitepine Studios, Kaili Dence, and lead instructor and designer, Hollyann Stewart, present the Unite art piece at Whitepine Studios. Photo by Krista Kangas. Pastor Kimberly Secrist ...