Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives raising funds for expansion
GRAAMA launches $3 million campaign to expand its mission of preserving, honoring, and passing down Grand Rapids’ Black history and stories.
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Trinity Health works to give veterans access to health care
Many veterans struggle with access to medical care. Trinity Health’s Jennifer Chaffer works to make sure West Michigan veterans receive essential benefits and support.
Watercolors 7: The Grand Renaissance honors iconic group Switch
Watercolors, an annual celebration of Black culture, is marking its seventh year with its inaugural ceremony honoring the R&B group Switch.
Regina Hill: Cancer survivor, advocate for mental health awareness
In late 2020, Regina Hill found a lump in her breast. She has used her health experience to advocate for mental health awareness.
Mental health event offers resources for Black veterans in Kent County
To address the disparity in care for Black veterans, two Grand Rapids organizations came together to host the inaugural “I Belong Strong” mental health forum to provide resources available in West Michigan.
A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans
Launched 10 years ago in Muskegon, WINC has grown to offer support through various services and advocacy efforts with affiliates across the country.
Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith
“I don’t come from a business background — a money management background — I come from a hardworking background,” Daryl Reece says, adding that his parents instilled in him the value of hard work and saving money. After years of hard work and a lot of support from key friends and family, Reece has partnered with Lansing-based Michigrain Distillery to create his own brand of Stock Da Bar Vodka.
Dr. TaLawnda Bragg, MD, FACP — Encouraging others to speak up and advocate for their own health
Health is a delicate thing, and Dr. TaLawnda Bragg encourages others to look after theirs. Here's how.
ACT Photo Media – Helping small businesses tell their brand story
Thrash’s childhood dream of becoming a mogul with an umbrella of businesses and becoming a creative director for Essence Magazine went away as her focus turned to living and working through her struggles of college and becoming an adult. Eventually, though, with supportive people she met in the Grand Rapids area, she began to return her focus to her photography business while working full-time.
We Are LIT: A cultural experience through books in downtown Grand Rapids
Initially an online bookseller, We Are LIT now has a brick and mortar location housed in downtown Grand Rapids. Approaching its six year anniversary, Owner Kendra R. McNeil reflects and shares hopes for what’s to come.
