Obituary
Pamela Sandra Bradshaw Chapman, 1948-2020
Pamela Sandra Bradshaw Chapman is being remembered as a devoted mother, sister, auntie and cousin, and as a faithful and devoted employee, church, volunteer and friend.
Treasuring the Life & Legacy of Estella Walls
Mrs. Estella Walls, the second of 13 children to the union of the late West and Sallie Applewhite, was born September 24, 1924 in Glendora, Mississippi.
Remembering Mrs. Sarah Brooks
Mrs. Sarah Brooks went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, (Veteran's Day) at 94 years old.
The Legacy of JE Adams
JE Adams Jr. passed away on October 30, 2020, he was affectionately known to many as "Rock".
Remembering Barbara Jackson
Barbara Carol Little was born to Benjamin Franklin and Vera Mae Little on February 20, 1931 in Memphis, TN. She attended Manassas School, founded in 1899 by her great grandfather, formerly enslaved, Spencer Thomas Johnson.
Dr. Allen Jackson Passes
Allen Jackson Sr. was born to Eugene Jackson and Ethel Butler on June 6, 1930 in Albion, MI. He graduated from Washington Gardner High School in 1948.
Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights Activist John Lewis Passes at 80
John Lewis was born as the son of sharecroppers who would go on to endure some of the biggest challenges as he fought to bring with countless others to bring change to a racist system of government.
Grand Rapids Black Community Loses Strong Voice, Champion For Affordable Housing
When all of the children were in school, Katherine re - entered the workforce full - time. She served as Director of Housing at The Grand Rapids Urban League (GRUL) under the leadership of Paul I. Phillips, John Hall and Dr. Walter Brame.
In Memoriam Vincent Sheffey
Vincent Sheffey aka Marduke Bel, age 71, entered into eternal rest at his Detroit family home after a bout with liver cancer on Good Friday, April 10, 2020.
Local History Maker Michael B. Johnson, Sr. Passes
Grand Rapids – Michael Bernard Johnson, Sr. departed this earthly realm after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.