The Grand Rapids Times

07/07/2024

EIU Michigan Home Care Workers United lobby Legislature to pass and fund S.B. 790 and 791 NOW Legislation will give home care workers the right to form a union.

EIU Michigan Home Care Workers United lobby Legislature to pass and fund S.B. 790 and 791 NOW Legislation will give home care workers the right to form a union

07/06/2024

The news broke during a Mets and Rangers game in Arlington, evoking emotional tributes from the baseball community.

Willie Mays, the iconic Hall of Famer often hailed as the greatest player in baseball history, has died at 93. The news broke during a Mets and Rangers game in Arlington, evoking emotional tributes from the baseball community.

07/05/2024

"Congratulations to the Boston Celtics." https://grtimes.com/2024/6-21-2024/os-sportslite.html

07/04/2024

"Dearest, GodJesusHolySpirit, thank you for the mercies that you have shown us even when we do not deserve them." https://grtimes.com/2024/6-21-2024/black-history-train-the-body-you-save-may-be-your-own.html

07/03/2024

Juneteenth Celebration Parade In Grand Rapids https://grtimes.com/2024/6-21-2024/juneteenth-celebration-parade-in-grand-rapids.html

07/02/2024

KCSO is now the second Sheriff's Office in the entire state to receive this prestigious distinction.

KCSO Becomes the Second Accredited Sheriff's Office in Michigan KENT COUNTY, Mich: *On June 18, 2024, the Kent County Sheriff's Office officially received accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). KCSO is now the second Sheriff's Office in the entire state to receive th...

07/01/2024

State, City, and community leaders will officially kick off construction at Martin Luther King Park at the celebration event that included giveaways, refreshments, and family fun.

The official groundbreaking on the $19.7 million MLK improvement project took place Monday, June 17th at the park, 1200 M.L.K. Jr. Street SE

06/30/2024

First Black Racer In Porsche Carrera Cup Competes At Formula One Miami Grand Prix https://grtimes.com/2024/6-21-2024/first-black-racer-in-porsche-carrera-cup-competes-at-formula-one-miami-grand-prix.html

04/12/2024

Emmanuel Hospice is looking for volunteers in the greater Grand Rapids area to provide companionship and support to patients.

Emmanuel Hospice Calls for Volunteers from Greater Grand Rapids Area Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 4, 2024 – Emmanuel Hospice is looking for volunteers in the greater Grand Rapids area to provide companionship and support to patients.

04/11/2024

"Thank you Holy God, you came down out of heaven to save us by suffering and dying on the cross and shedding your redemptive blood for us!"

Dearest, God Jesus Holy Spirit God in three persons Blessed Trinity God Jesus Holy Spirit, (all in one God is the head of the trinity) we thank you for Jesus for choosing us to love, a generation who has not always put you first. There are times we cannot make it in this life we humble ourselves on....

04/10/2024

In this interview with the Grand Rapids Times, NAACP President Cle Jackson and Attorney Carlton made the following comments.

Since the shooting of Patrick Lyoya in 2022, there has not been a lot in the news about the progression of the case. In this interview with the Grand Rapids Times, NAACP President Cle Jackson and Attorney Carlton made the following comments.

04/09/2024

Brewer has displayed decades of commitment to holding up the lesser-shared stories of Grand Rapids' Black history and women's history in particular, which aligns her perfectly with the Kutsche Office's mission of using history to give voice to diverse communities in West Michigan.

Sophia Ward Brewer recently received the Gordon Olson Award on March, 20, for her excellence in giving voice to local communities.