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 […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer His clients call him the best. His peers call him “The Master”. And for 20 years both have been able to access the services of professional photographer Doug Sims via the Internet. With an incredible career that spans nearly 4 decades, his “Doug Sims Photography” has benefitted from 2 […]
WHAT: In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Baker College will host a Virtual Commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate its 2020 graduating class. Although a virtual celebration can’t replace the experience of a traditional commencement ceremony, Baker College is working hard to ensure the online event will give every Class of 2020 graduate the honor and […]
Muskegon Community College will hold a weeklong virtual Commencement on June 22-26 to honor its Class of 2020 graduates, MCC President Dale K. Nesbary announced in an email to the campus community today. “The daily video tributes will feature popular elements of the traditional MCC Commencement ceremony, which was scheduled this year for May 6 […]
Muskegon – Organizers announced today, plans are still underway to hold the Second Annual “Muskegon Summer Wine Up” on its new date – Saturday, August 1st at Hackley Park. The event, which was originally planned for June 13th has been moved to its current date of August 1st, according to organizer Rich Berry of Cumulus Radio. “Our […]
Muskegon, MI – It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of Lakeshore Art Festival 2020 due to health concerns over COVID-19. The event was slated to take place July 3 and 4 in Downtown, Muskegon. While a great deal of time was taken to consider alternative ways to host the show this year, […]
Statement: “Based on the current COVID/quarantine situation and the restrictions on events, we are very sad to announce the Unity Christian Music Festival/20th Anniversary Celebration will not be taking place this summer, but will be rescheduled for August 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2021”, said Festival Director Kevin Newton. “While we know this news is a […]