“What’s On Your Mind, Shanika P.?”
Hello and welcome to the first of my bi-weekly column for Grander! YAY! I look forward to sharing with you, through my writing, what comes to mind to discuss. To…
Ben Crump: Nation defaults to seeing Black people — too often victims — as threats
Black musician stood up for himself and family, teaching his son to push for change in the face of violent bias. Ben CrumpOpinion contributor Keyon Harrold Jr. learned a harsh…
Beyoncé extends the Beygood impact fund with support to families faces with the housing crisis
When we were faced with the pandemic caused by COVID-19, BeyGOOD created a plan to make a difference. We assisted organizations across the country that were providing people with basic…
It’s Vitamin D Season!
Where did our summer go this year? In some places, like Michigan, it feels like we can literally experience a significant drop in temperature, sometimes as early as September. I…
Grand Rapids Public Library Offers Free Copying, Faxing, and Scanning Services
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (December 9, 2020) – The Grand Rapids Public Library is now offering contactless copying, faxing, and scanning of documents through its GRPL To Go curbside service. Contactless…
Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation Receives $20,000 Grant from the Wege Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (December 2, 2020) – The Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation (GRPLF) has received a $20,000 grant from the Wege Foundation of Grand Rapids. Funds will support the…