Negro Leagues

We recap a segment from last night’s episode of Living West Michigan, also, the Kent County Animal shelter has opened a new dog park, a 120 year old church in Belding is closing its doors, and more state.

A new state law creates a holiday celebrating May 2nd as Negro Leagues Day in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill today.

He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in the United States Marines and was an education leader in West Michigan. Reuben Smartt recently…