Grand Rapids chamber creates group for African-American women

Black Women Connect GR is planning to do exactly what its name says. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce said yesterday that it has...

University partners to preserve Native American oral history

A university is collaborating with a museum and library to preserve more than three generations of Native American urban history in West Michigan. Grand Valley...

Dream Big Fair spotlights businesses by women of color

An event this weekend is bringing light to ventures and initiatives by women of color in the area. The Dream Big Sister Circle is hosting...

Hispanic chamber names Awards Gala finalists

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has named the finalists for its Awards Gala. The chamber released the nominees in six categories earlier this...

MSU Black Alumni Association launches Grand Rapids chapter

The greater Grand Rapids chapter of the Michigan State University Black Alumni Association will officially launch with a party this week. The chapter said last...

University produces Black History Month events

A university is hosting several events over the next two weeks to celebrate Black History Month. The Grand Valley State University Office of Multicultural Affairs...

Museum produces Ethnic Heritage Festival

A downtown museum is producing an all-day celebration of the world’s cultures this weekend. The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host the Ethnic Heritage Festival...

University produces Black Lives Matter panel

A group of African-American leaders will come together tomorrow for a Black Lives Matter panel discussion. The event is part of the series Black Lives...

Grand Rapids chamber produces Insights on Standing Up for LGBT Equality

A former Republican state representative is helping the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in its effort to establish rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual...

Mayor names champions of diversity

A prominent educator and the executive director of an inaugural art festival is one of four disability advocates who were recently recognized as a...

Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses produces Black Market

The two-day Black Market is returning this weekend. Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses, or GRABB, an organization that seeks to connect and empower African-American-owned businesses,...

Chamber hosts Diversity and Inclusion Forum

How do West Michigan businesses set practical standards for attracting and retaining diverse talent? This question is at the heart of an upcoming Diversity and...

Nonprofit produces racial equity workshop

An event promoting honest discussions about racial equity is coming to the lakeshore. Dimensions of racism The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is hosting a one-day Racial...

Community organizer speaks on Latino influence

A community organizer and political activist will deliver a presentation on "Latino influence on current and future American life" at Grand Valley State University...

Hispanic Festival celebrates heritage downtown

The Hispanic Festival will energize downtown for two days this weekend. The 2014 festival is this Friday and Saturday in Grand Rapids at Calder Plaza,...

Arena District throws French party

The Arena District is hosting a French-themed party tonight. The French Culture Club event by the nonprofit Arena District will be at the Downtown Market in...

‘The Stranger’ screenings spotlight immigration

Churches in the region are hosting screenings of a documentary intended to encourage immigration reform. The Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice is hosting...

Downtown throws fiesta

The Arena District is hosting a fiesta on Saturday. The first Downtown Fiesta will be at Rosa Parks Circle, from 3-9 p.m., to celebrate Grand...

Association names financial administrator Professional Woman of the Year

An association with more than 600,000 members has named a local financial administrator its Professional Woman of the Year. The National Association of Professional Women,...

State Supreme Court justice keynotes auction

A state Supreme Court justice will be in town Thursday night to keynote an annual charity auction for a Latino Catholic school. San Juan Diego...