In an effort to preserve the historic Frauenthal Theater, the Frauenthal Center, along with the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, has launched the public phase of their Preservation Campaign to raise funds to support the necessary renovations. Earlier today, an event was held in front of the Frauenthal Center’s marquee to announce the work that has been completed and the […]
GRAND RAPIDS – March 3, 2020 – In celebration of National Women in Construction Week, March 7-13, 2021, West Michigan Works! will host a virtual construction hiring event on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Job seekers can register for 15-minute phone conversations with construction employers with immediate openings. Event registration is open […]
As this sacred narrative we know as Black History unfolds and opens our celebrations of Black History Month, it is ever more important that we know our history and honor it in rightful and righteous ways by the way we live, struggle, and weave and work our way forward in the world. This Black History […]
Muskegon – WUVS 103.7 The Beat in conjunction with Cinema Carousel present a special screening of JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH with a virtual audience talkback immediately after the film with the film subject’s son, Fred Hampton Jr. Friday, February 12, 2021, 6:20 p.m. at the Cinema Carousel in Muskegon, Michigan. “The late Fred Hampton […]
By Jeffrey Hicks Hip-hop has grown from its inner-city roots to appeal to a diverse and worldwide audience. It is no longer the fad some once considered it. Unfortunately, it is also having a profound negative impact on young blacks. This aspect of hip-hop can no longer be tolerated. Hip-hop is not just a style […]
Tribune News Wire Dublin – Multi-award winning singer Colm Keegan will add another title to his name. In addition to being a singer, song writer and teacher. On Thursday November 12 Colm will guest DJ two-full hours of 100.9FM’s popular Celtic Music Show Sounds Like Ireland. The show will air from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Colm […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Social media group Black Wall Street Muskegon is hosting their 1st Annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween day, Saturday October 31st. The group’s founder Lashae Simmons says motivation behind their trick-or-treating alternative was “to provide positive experiences for children in urban areas everywhere.” The free event will offer food, games, prizes […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer Muskegon residents who enjoy seasonal Halloween festivities have expressed their concerns about celebrating safely during this COVID-19 pandemic. There are options available for parents who may be leery of traditional door-to-door Trick-Or-Treating. One of those options is a 2nd annual Trunk or Treat taking place at 5PM on Halloween […]
Baker College is excited to host speaker, editor and educator, Jesse Hagopian, for our virtual 2020 Fall Unity Summit! Jesse is an award-winning educator and leading voice on education equity. He is also a co-editor of the new book Teaching for Black Lives, and editor of More Than a Score: The New Uprising Against High-Stakes […]
Muskegon native Mr. Joe Walker has joined the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) writing team. His first article for the esteemed Nashville-based organization titled “A Full Force to be Reckoned With” is currently available at nmaam.org. “It’s an incredible blessing to write for NMAAM,” Walker says. “To be associated in anyway with the […]