Benton Harbor

Side of the River, by Alex Kotlowitz, the author writes about the relationship between two towns in Michigan, and the death of a young boy named Eric McGinnis. The two towns, Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, are called the “Twin Cities”, but are ironically not related in any way. St. Joseph is 95 percent white, while Benton Harbor is impoverished and is 92 percent black. Throughout the book Kotlowitz questions the residents from both towns and how they are affected by the environment around them. The

Here's a flashback -- lately, I've been feeling down. I made my way all around Benton Harbor jogging and thinking about the neighborhood. On my journey it was unpleasant to see tree branches all over the sidewalks, where people walk. I remember having to jog in the streets because of the tree branches. I have seen trash everywhere such

that the people that live in the city of Benton Harbor are in poverty. Let me change that from would do, just a few days ago I was scrolling on Facebook and just so happen to see the documentary on our football team. And the first thing that the narrator said related to the city of Benton Harbor being poor, full of violence, and how bad that our circumstances are. But what really made me start to think was the fact that he said the population of Benton Harbor is 90% black. And with that being said

The Whirlpool Corporation is a multinational corporation with its world headquarters located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Whirlpool manufacturers home appliances including Kitchen-Aid, Maytag, and Amana. First started in 1911, manufacturing electric hand wringers, it has grown into a global world leader in home appliances manufacture. Growth strategies 1. Internal growth – This is growth from within the corporation using internal resources. This would include focusing on new products or a new

In February of this year, the Benton Harbor Target store closed its doors for the final time. Citing below-average sales and “decreasing profitability,” the company’s decision resulted in many unhappy Southwest Michigan residents who are now forced to drive over twice as far to the next-closest Target location (CITATION). Target currently operates hundreds of locations spread across the United States, and many loyal patrons see the retailing giant as necessary and infallible, even considering increasing

I will never forget where I came from. Benton Harbor Charter School was home for me. It hit home for me knowing that I had a wonderful teacher that cared about my education, and my life outside of school. Whenever I would come to school she’ll be the first to say “good morning kiddo” Just hearing that made me feel great like I was important to her. Ms. Alexander, you gave me the courage to stand up for myself and to never shut down when times get hard. When I’m feeling down you always have a way

Attached: Letter to Employees The Employee Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor Michigan U.S.A Dear Employee, I wish you a very happy birthday in advance! I’m pleased to inform you that our company would like to offer a wellness program to you and your spouse as a birthday gift. Our wellness program is all about

In August, Brian attended the West End Farmers Market. He enjoyed looking at all the different produce and goods for sale as well as talking to new people. Brian started his Special Olympics golf. He had skill practice each week at the Federal Club. In September, Brian participated in a golf tournament at the Hollows Golf Club. He performed putting, chipping, and driving skills to earn a second place ribbon. Brian purchased a new television at for his early birthday gift to himself In October

Observing conservation through various approaches supplies historians with a platform upon which to evaluate their arguments and evidence, while delving into the very essence of the conservation movement. Applying the Progressive Movement as the inception for conservation history, historians have clearly accorded the individuals in the bottom-up approach with a voice, rather than perpetuating an elitist view of the past. Additionally, the utilization of public/private partnerships as a method to

Progressive Movement, leading historians to consider that nature is simply a human paradigm, and that the ties between nature and humans are not as significant as they appear. Paramount to Sutter’s argument is his association between conservation and Benton MacKaye. The author frequently uses MacKaye to illustrate public/private partnerships as have other