Artists have long been major players in social justice spaces and community aid, but one creative collective in Grand Rapids is looking to take a more explicit role in the housing market. The project completely reimagines affordable living, and aims to set up community members for long-term success.

Marcel Price, known around the Grand Rapids community as “Fable," is a former poet laureate of the city, and the executive director of The Diatribe, a youth-focused non-profit. He joined Stateside to discuss a new affordable housing unit that The Diatribe is planning in the city’s Southeast side. 

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Marcel "Fable" Price, poet and executive director of The Diatribe

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Artists have long been major players in social justice spaces and community aid, but one creative collective in Grand Rapids is looking to take a more explicit role in the housing market. The project completely reimagines affordable living, and aims to set up community members for long-term success.
Marcel Price, known around the Grand Rapids community as “Fable," is a former poet laureate of the city, and the executive director of <a href="https://thediatribe.org/">The Diatribe</a>, a youth-focused non-profit. He joined Stateside to discuss a new affordable housing unit that The Diatribe is planning in the city’s Southeast side. 
GUEST:
Marcel "Fable" Price, poet and executive director of The Diatribe
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Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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