While the contributions of Black Americans to American culture and society should be celebrated year-round, February is a time to intentionally uplift the experience of Black Americans in our country. […]
As a child, I grew up hearing stories about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The national heroes of my country of birth like Marcus Garvey and Paul Bogle were more […]
DEI Insights from Forbes for as we look into 2023 As we close out 2022 and begin preparations for the new year, Forbes has offered some strategies for effectively navigating […]
Yesterday, our 2022 Diversity & Talent Summit brought together top thought leaders to inspire our attendees and leave them with actionable DEI insights, tools and strategies. For the first time, our […]
When I say that my work at the Chamber is to live out our Chamber WHY of a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all, it may seem like a […]
Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday. It was added to the list of federal holidays and commemorated for the first time, in 2021. Many people may still not know the […]
Pride month is here! For the entire month of June, we’re celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride, uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, and supporting the diverse members within our community. This month-long celebration brings parades […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion were always important. But they haven’t always looked the same. In 1997, the Grand Rapids Chamber implemented a program, titled “The Institute for Healing Racism”, to […]
