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State, City, And Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking At Martin Luther King Park
The official groundbreaking on the $19.7 million MLK improvement project took place Monday, June 17th at the park, 1200 M.L.K. Jr. Street SE
KCSO Becomes the Second Accredited Sheriff's Office in Michigan
KCSO Becomes the Second Accredited Sheriff's Office in Michigan KENT COUNTY, Mich: *On June 18, 2024, the Kent County Sheriff's Office officially received accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). KCSO is now the second Sheriff's Office in the entire state to receive this prestigious distinction.
Sophia Ward Brewer Receives Gordon Olson Award
Sophia Ward Brewer recently received the Gordon Olson Award on March, 20, for her excellence in giving voice to local communities.
Grand Rapids Club Holds Annual Rocking Chair Event
The free event was held at Hero's Corner on Saturday, March 16 including a hot lunch. "First of all, thank you to the Grand Rapids Club of NANBPWC for allowing me to be part of this year's Rocking Chair event, said club member Dinah Britt. It was an honor and a privilege to be in a room full of Black excellence. The diversity, equity and inclusion work that I do today, is because I am standing on the shoulders of my mother and a lot of the Grand Rapids Club Holds Annual Rocking Chair Eventwomen who were in that room on March 16th. Which has allowed me the strength to bear the weight of my daughters standing on my shoulders. Understand who you are and why you exist, don't let someone else tell your story. Thank you NANBPWC for letting me tell mine."
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Kidney Transplant Center Completes 3,000th Kidney Transplant
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Trinity Health Grand Rapids Kidney Transplant Center, the only adult kidney transplant center in West Michigan, reached a significant milestone: 3,000 kidney transplants.
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.
Urban Men's Ministry Leader Named 2024 GIANT Among Giants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A community acvist whose ministry focuses on urban men was recognized as the 2024 GIANT Among Giants during an awards ceremony tonight. The Rev. Jerry Bishop founded LifeQuest Urban Outreach in 1998. The ministry works with 1,100 adult and young men monthly, involving them in programs such as Night Quest, Saving Our Sons, and BROTHER-2-BROTHER weekly worship.
Remembering The Detective Lieutenant Walter Coe Legacy
On July 10, 1922, Walter Coe became the first Black police officer in the City of Grand Rapids. He quickly moved up the ranks.