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Racism And Sexism Help End Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign
Senator Kamala Harris announced last week she was suspending her 2020 presidential campaign, because of low poll numbers and financial pressures.
End of Kamala Harris' White House Campaign Ignites Discussion On Treatment
On December 3, Senator Kamala Harris of California suspended her campaign for the White House. Harris' decision was announced by video after four straight weeks of negative media coverage regarding her campaign organization and strategy.
A Special Thanksgiving For Elias Lumpkins
A former Grand Rapids Third Ward City Commissioner, Elias Lumpkins is especially grateful to see Thanksgiving this year. He recently suffered a stroke, which could have impaired him for life or could have ended his life.
Muskegon Local Elections
MUSKEGON, Mich. – Eric Hood, Commissioner for Ward One, and by appointment, the current sitting vice mayor of the state's largest western shoreline city, is seeking another four-year term as a city commissioner when local voters go to the polls this Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in Muskegon County.
NAACP Branch Marks 100th Year In GR
Grand Rapids, MI — Members of The Grand Rapids Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) kicked - off the commemoration and celebration of the organization's 100 years of activism in this city.
Legendary Olympic Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos Earn Induction Into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Their raised fists were as legendary as they were controversial.
Crowds Protest Sentence Of Officer Convicted of Killing Neighbor
DALLAS (AP) — The Latest on the trial of a former Dallas police officer convicted of murder in the shooting death of her neighbor inside his apartment (all times local): 10:15 p.m. Dozens of protesters marched through parts of downtown Dallas to protest the 10-year sentence given to a white former police officer convicted of murder in the shooting death of her black neighbor.
BHM's Community Night Out Forum Points To Ways To Stop Violence
The Giant Steps, ministry program at Brown-Hutcherson Ministries works with teens and adults, ages 15 to 24, some of whom are at - risk. Giant Steps convened a Community Night Out, Thursday at the church located at 618 Jefferson in Southeast Grand Rapids. The purpose of the forum was for the community to give their input and for them to listen to speakers address stopping the violence that continues to plague the city of Grand Rapids.
Black Homeownership Plummets To 'Crisis' Level, New NAREB President Promises Strategies for Increase
The new "commander and chief" of Black Homeownership in America has released a new strategy for raising the numbers that have plummeted to percentages below the time of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. But accomplishing that fete could prove more than daunting as the 2019 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report – released this week – reveals the situation to be at crisis level, according to leaders in Black homeownership.
SURVIVING THE JOURNEY: Thousands Gather To Honor the First Africans Brought as Captives to English North America 400 Years Ago
As day broke last Saturday, August 24, tides of people of all ages and colors flowed down the promenade at Hampton's Buckroe Beach.
Do Black Kids Deserve This Treatment In School?
Laughing at the humiliation and degradation of a young and impressionable Black boy is intolerable but having that type of behavior displayed by the people directly responsible for the education and development of that young Black child is even more despicable.
City Manager Creates Office Of Oversight And Public Accountability, Appoints Interim Director
Grand Rapids, MI — City Manager Mark Washington has appointed Brandon Davis as interim director of the newly created Office of Oversight and Public Accountability.
JUMP Days at John Ball Zoo Honor Ruth Jones - Hairston, Celebrate Donors
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Ruth Jones - Hairston imagined a program that would make the John Ball Park Zoo accessible to families regardless of income.
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Represents The First African American To Have A State-Commissioned Statue In National Statuary Hall
Tallahassee, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has sent a letter to the Architect of the U.S. Capitol officially requesting the replacement of the General Edmund Kirby Smith statue in National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
NFBPA Board Installs Local Chapter During Its Meeting In GR
The Board of Directors of National Forum for Black Public Administrator's (NFBA) recently met from July 18 - 20th in Grand Rapids for a quarterly meeting.
Statue Of Slain Civil Right Activist Dedicated In Detroit
DETROIT (AP) – A statue of a civil rights activist who was slain in Alabama during a 1965 voting rights march has been dedicated at the Detroit park that bears her name.
Promotional Ceremony And Community Gathering To Congratulate Police Chief Eric Payne
The community is invited to attend the Promotional Ceremony for Police Chief Eric Payne.
City Invites Residents To Parks
Grand Rapids, MI – After a recent shooting incident at Joe Taylor Park, the City of Grand Rapids developed and is putting more recreational offerings, park ambassadors program and a park event in each of the city's three wards.
Press Conference Called To Address Recent Shootings
Ten shootings took place in the City of Grand Rapids, recently within five days, resulting in six injuries. It is unusual for this number of shootings to occur within this period of time in Grand Rapids.
Juneteenth Reparations Hearing On H.R. 40 Puts Reparations Debate in National Spotlight
"These are the vestiges of enslavement that people don't want to deal with," said Dr. Julianne Malveaux, the former President of Bennett College.
Attn Parents: New Warning From FBI About Online Predators
Don't Let Your Child Fall Victim To Sextortion
Marijuana Dispensary Big Topic For Community Meeting
Grand Rapids, MI — Quarterly Community Partners Meetings at Madison Church provide a neutral space for anyone living, serving or leading in Southtown to network, share information, and learn together about issues directly impacting the community.
Gov. Whitmer Taps Brame For Indigent Defense Commission
The Cooley Law School Dean To Represent State Supreme Court Chief Justice On Michigan
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Holds Press Conference
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) announced earlier this week the Department's next steps in response to two listening sessions that were held in March to hear from residents relative to actions of the Grand Rapids Police Department.
GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal GRCC's 2019 Distinguished Alumna
Grand Rapids Community College surprised Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal by naming her its 2019 Distinguished Alumna during the 102nd commencement on Friday, where Neal was the event's keynote speaker.
Malamiah Juice Bar Moving To A New, Bigger Space
Grand Rapids, Mich. – After nearly six years in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, the multi - award winning Malamiah Juice Bar is ready to expand.
City Commission Adopts Four-Year Strategic Plan
Grand Rapids, MI. – At its regular meeting, Tuesday, The City Commission voted unanimously to adopt a four - year strategic plan for the City of Grand Rapids.
Next Step Explored For Last Week Public Hearings
A variety of issues surfaced at special listening sessions last week as a number of Grand Rapids residents voiced their concerns about encounters with the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Public Hearings Hosted by State Department of Civil Rights
Nearly one - hundred people showed up yesterday when the Michigan Department of Civil Rights hosted two listening sessions with the community — both over community concerns about two of the latest incidents during police stops and other concerns, ranging from parking tickets, to unlawful arrests, to disrespect.
Michigan Department Of Civil Rights Plans Local Hearing, Listening Session On Community Policing And Recent Incidents In GR
Interim Police Chief David Kiddle recently held a special press conference at the Grand Rapids Police Department, 1 Monroe Center NW, to discuss two recent incidents involving officers which have raised concern with some members of our community.
Grand Rapids School Board Selects Candidates To Interview For Superintendent
The Grand Rapids School Board met on March 11 to review applicants for the superintendent position. The Board felt the candidate pool was excellent with 30 applicants and determined to interview five candidates for the position. The Board is being assisted in the search process by MASB, Michigan Association of School Boards.
Yet Another March In Selma — The Birthplace Of Modern Democracy In America
This past weekend, political leaders from across the country gathered in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate "Bloody Sunday," the 1965 march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where peaceful demonstrators, attempting to cross the bridge, were violently driven back by Alabama State Troopers, Dallas County Sheriff's deputies and a horse - mounted posse wielding billy clubs and water hoses to savage the crowd.
Michael B. Johnson, Sr. Stands Tall Among Giants
As the Giants 37th Banquet and Annual Awards Program came to a close this year, on Saturday, February 23, 2019, Michael B. Johnson gained the distinguished honor of being a Giant Among Giants.
Community Weighs In On What To Look For In Next Police Chief
City Manager Mark Washington asked for residents and other community stakeholders to share their thoughts on what he needs to look for in the next police chief.
State Of The Union: Trump Calls For 'Choosing Greatness' As Black Leaders Say His 'Racist Rhetoric' Overshadows Hope For Change
President Donald B. Trump's 2019 State of the Union speech, delivered Tuesday night, following a government shutdown that left many people irreparably damaged, was taken in stride by African - Americans and Democratic leaders who express little hope for change.
NAACP Challenge To 2020 Census Preparations Moves Forward
Federal judge denies Census Bureau motion to dismiss suit over inadequate government preparations for the 2020 Census
GR City Manager, Mayor Bliss To Hold Digital Town Hall
Grand Rapids residents have another way to stay up - to - date on what's happening in the City Manager's and Mayor's offices.
'Spirit And Essence' Of President Ford Embedded In Renovated Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse
After the $8 million renovations started in May, The Gerald R. Ford Field House, stands as state - of - the - art on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
City Hires Search Firm To Recruit Police Chief
Grand Rapids, MI – The City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a contract with Public Sector Search & Consulting Inc. (PSSC) to lead a national search for Grand Rapids' next police chief. PSSC will work closely with the City's Human Resources Department and City Manager Mark Washington during the process.
Brown's Funeral Home Under New Management
Grand Rapids – Pastor Nathaniel Moody made an official announcement, Thursday, that he is now the Manager and CEO of the Brown's Funeral in Grand Rapids and Toomes Funeral Homes in Muskegon, Michigan.