Today is Juneteenth, the longest running Black and African American Holiday, celebrated every year since 1866. Talking today to George Bayard, on what it means to our country and culture. Bayard discusses this, including an update on the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA).
Mary Free bed Rehabilitation serves as the official charity partner for this Saturday’s Gran Fondo, speaking today with Sports Coordinator/Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Tom Flynn and Chris Mills, Media Relations about the event and riding the event to support.
Tomorrow night, Grand Rapids Drum Circle presents Summer Solstice Drum Circle, open to the public at the Riverside Park South Entrance. Drummers to discuss, Scott Dulecki and Dan Terpstra. All levels of drumming invited.
She Runs Grand Rapids celebrates and honors Title IX, a Gazelle Sport event, back for its 13th year, moving to September at John Ball Park. Race Director Phalesha Kyes discusses the training that kicks off this weekend, proceeds going to YWCA and Girls on the Run.
Shadblow Theatre, creating local theatre for local community on the stage of Jenison Center for the Arts, presents Guys and Dolls in Concert this weekend, actors Cody Colvin and Kaitlyn Riffle talk about this gathering and story line.
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