Grand Rapids turns 175 today! The city is planning celebrations all year, including a birthday party at Rosa Parks Circle ...

Grand Rapids was incorporated as a city on this date in 1850. Join city organizers at these events all year to celebrate the ...

“Rosie” was the first feminist I ever knew, if feminism meant sticking up for liberties unfairly denied to women. She grew up ...

Local author David McGrath pays tribute to his late older sister, who he describes as going toe-to-toe with her brothers — ...

It's Barbie's birthday': A look into Barbie's influence ... out there that most people don't even know," she said. From Rosa Parks to Bessie Coleman to Larson's very own version of a Barbie ...

Anthony and Rosa Parks, my big sister ... Or when Don, Jen or Mike blew out birthday candles. The same laughter years ago as Rosie pushed me in a buggy down our sidewalk. Our easygoing, resilient ...

Eight Places You Need to Visit and Understand Chicago’s Black Freedom Struggle   Go to Montgomery, Alabama today and markers ...

Women’s History Month began as a way to honour women’s contributions throughout time. It was meant to commemorate their ...

In our fast-paced world, kindness stands as a powerful force that enhances both mental and physical health. More than just a ...

Daniel Lanois, Ebo Taylor, Ben Kweller and bluegrass standout Sierra Hull land at local venues in the month of April.