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Black History

Descendant of Idlewild part of Holland Museum’s newest Black Eden exhibit

Politics

Juneteenth is now a Michigan state holiday

Michigan will now annually recognize June 19 as a state holiday in honor of Black history, Black culture and the end of slavery in the U.S.
Black History

'African in America': Grand Rapids community celebrates Juneteenth

"It's so important for people to know stuff like that," one festival attendee said about recognizing the history behind the holiday.
Juneteenth

JUNETEENTH 2023 | Muskegon author talks misconceptions surrounding holiday

As we recognize the Juneteenth holiday, one local author says there are some misconceptions surrounding the nation’s newest federal holiday.
Juneteenth

Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Black History

13+ Ferris State Jim Crow Museum at GRPM Special

Although difficult, the exhibit's organizers said such images, education and conversations are necessary to move the nation forward and remember our history.
Black History

'We live in a residue of Jim Crow': G.R. Public Museum exhibit exposes racist imagery of Jim Crow era, today

Although difficult, the exhibit's organizers said such images, education and conversations are necessary to move the nation forward and remember our history.
Health

13 Vault: Sickle Cell Disease: Paradox of Neglect (1971)

This 13 ON YOUR SIDE 1971 National Emmy Award-winning special shares the story of one of America's most overlooked diseases.
5 Plus

72 Hours on Bloody Island: The 1917 East St. Louis Massacre

Countless savage attacks were unleashed during the bloodshed. That’s just a glimpse of what happened during one of the bloodiest race wars on this ground.
Black History

Grand Rapids man makes vow to visit one Black-owned businesses a day in February, exceeds goal

Derek Manning set out to visit 28 Black-owned businesses during Black History Month, and even he was surprised at how many he ended up making it to.
One Good Thing

Grand Rapids man vows to visit one Black-owned businesses a day in February, exceeds goal

Derek Manning set out to visit 28 Black-owned businesses during Black History Month, and even he was surprised at how many he ended up making it to.
Local News

Get your questions answered about Black hair care at annual clinic

Each year during Black History Month, the library puts on a Black Hair Care Clinic for people to learn all about caring for and styling different hair types.