Board of Library Commissioners Seeks Candidates to Fill Board Vacancy
GRAND RAPIDS (March 2, 2021) The Grand Rapids Public Library’s Board of Library Commissioners is seeking candidates to fill the seat of Kent Sparks, who resigned in December. To be considered for the position, interested parties should be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the CityContinue Reading
Grander Media interviews Preston Sain & Tajh Gillespie of Black Wall Street Grand Rapids
Join us on March 4th at 7am as we talk Black Wall Street and how Preston Sain & Tajh Gillespie are making an impact in Grand Rapids, MI https://streaming.radio.co/s45e9bb5ff/listenContinue Reading
“What’s on Your Mind, Shanika P.?”
Hello and welcome back! As we are nearing the end of February and Black History Month, just a few thoughts. We, as black people, have made some significant contributions to this country and have accomplished so much. I come from a predominantly black community (Muskegon Heights, MI), where, from theContinue Reading
Raise a Glass to Grand Rapids Based Motu Viget Spirits During Black History Month
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich)—Motu Viget Spirits – the first Black owned wine and spirits company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan – has seen success in its first two years of operation. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Jamiel Robinson, Jonathan Jelks, Andrea Wallace and recording artist Willie ‘Willie the Kid’ Jackson in 2019, the company has grown from a local favoriteContinue Reading