MOSAIC MASTERMINDS: THE GRAND RAPIDS EDUCATION REVOLUTION
By Doug D. Sims In an era where academic pressure hits children earlier, harder, and louder than ever before, Grand Rapids is quietly leading an education revolution — not from…
Kareem Scales Is Redefining Leadership, Equity, and Innovation Through Scales Consulting, LLC
From boardrooms to block parties, Kareem Scales is building a new model of leadership — one where equity, ethics, and AI collide to shape the future of work. GRAND RAPIDS,…
Assata Shakur: A Revolutionary Life, an End in Exile, and a Legacy in Words
Assata Shakur in Her Own Words: Rare Recording of Activist Named to FBI Most Wanted Terrorist List When the news broke on September 25, 2025, that Assata Shakur had died…
Corine’s Soul Food, Cakes & Catering
Corine’s Soul Food, Cakes & Catering is a Muskegon Heights staple serving up homestyle comfort with a Southern twist. Located at 90 W Broadway Avenue, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, this…
Unearthing Their Dopeness: A Father’s Day Celebration of Strength, Support, and Brotherhood
By Doug D. SimsPhotos by Vaughn Stevens II On Friday, June 13th, the Boston Soul Café in Grand Rapids was filled with warmth, wisdom, and the unmistakable energy of brotherhood.…
From Backyard Bouts to Building Champions: How Ramon and TCB Boxing Are Taking the Community Back One Punch at a Time
By Doug D. Sims Photos by Dillon D. Sims Ramon’s journey into the boxing world didn’t begin under the bright lights of a professional ring—it started in a church basement…