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Lee Elder
Reaction To Death Of Lee Elder, 1st Black Golfer At Masters

Reaction to the death of Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play at the Masters:

  • The Grand Rapids Times
  • December 3, 2021
Grand Rapids Fire Continues Tradition
Grand Rapids Fire Continues Tradition

During the Pandemic, members of the youth track and field team the Grand Rapids Fire were reduced to practicing in doors and were sent individual plans so that the athletes could still work out at their own leisure, but as the state of Michigan opened up, they were able to work out on an actual track. Yamaka Bracey started the team with the huge help of Don Ebright's support along the way as a coach for distance athletes and bringing the team under his umbrella at GRTC.

  • The Grand Rapids Times
  • July 16, 2021
Spotlight On Youth:  Ottawa Hills High School Track Star McKenzee Powell
Spotlight On Youth: Ottawa Hills High School Track Star McKenzee Powell

It is surprising that McKenzee Powell's name is not known more all over the city and the state of Michigan for her accomplishments in track and field.

  • The Grand Rapids Times
  • June 25, 2021
GRCC Honors Life, Legacy Of Journalist Sekou Smith With 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award
GRCC Honors Life, Legacy Of Journalist Sekou Smith With 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Rapids Community College alumnus Sekou Smith's life was cut short by COVID-19, but family members say they want graduates to be inspired by his passion for helping others succeed.

  • The Grand Rapids Times
  • April 30, 2021

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