Education
Live African American Museum
The Live African American Museum serves to educate, celebrate and honor history. It was the vision of Rev. Dr. Howard C. Earle, Jr., eighteen years ago. On February 24, 2024, in partnership with Woodland Mall, the New Hope Baptist Church Drama Ministry presented its 10th showcase for the Greater Grand Rapids community.
Honoring Hattie Beverly's Dreams
African American history is chock full of individuals who faced tough times but kept pushing forward. Hattie Beverly, born in 1874 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was one of those strong-willed souls. She grew up in a time when things were tough, especially for someone like her, coming from a mixed-race background. But Hattie didn't let that stop her. She fought hard for her dreams, and her story is one of grit and determination. I am sure that Hattie Beverly faced challenges that could have deterred her. Hattie grew up during a time when racial tensions ran high and she probably encountered barriers that sought to confine her to societal expectations. Many of the women at that time were forced to become maids or nannies. Yet, undeterred by the prejudices and limitations of that era, Hattie forged ahead to live her dreams.