Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81. “The acclaimed poet, Black Arts Movement icon whose poems of wit, wonder, and wisdom were celebrated in children’s ...

Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to spending decades as a literary celebrity who shared blunt and conversational ...

It was women who were driving the bus boycott, and Nixon “scolded the ministers and everyone else for letting the women bear ...

Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its Santa Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, with activities starting at dusk.

The parade started at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, from the corner of Division and Michigan Street NW, and Santa Claus led the ...

The 103rd Grand Rapids Santa Parade, sponsored by Gentex, was held Dec. 7, 2024.

Community celebrations are in full gear this weekend with events in communities across West Michigan. Here are a few we're ...

Grand Rapids’ ice skating season is officially underway! The rink opened at Rosa Parks Circle Friday morning after this ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids events have been canceled because of the arctic weather blowing across the state. The city made the announcement Thursday morning, shutting down over dozens of ...

Today’s opening of the ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle was postponed due to the winter storm overnight. The city of Grand Rapids announced the rink will now open Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker signed legislation to rename Taney Street — that was named after a controversial figure — to honor civil rights champion, Caroline LeCount.

The ice rink is expected to be open until Feb. 22. Hours and any disruptions to the season will be posted on the rink’s ...