In 1949, Helen Jackson Claytor was the first black woman to be elected board president of the Grand Rapids YWCA. Three board members resigned in protest, reflecting the race relations Helen was dedicated to change.
In 1949, Helen Jackson Claytor was the first black woman to be elected board president of the Grand Rapids YWCA. Three board members resigned in protest, reflecting the race relations Helen was dedicated to change.
In 1949, Helen Jackson Claytor was the first black woman to be elected board president of the Grand Rapids YWCA. Three board members resigned in protest, reflecting the race relations Helen was dedicated to change.
Black History Month 2021 events planned for the Grand Rapids area
Updated Feb 06, 2021;
Posted Feb 06, 2021
February is Black History Month. Pictured is a display of items collected by George Bayard, who opened the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in 2016, on Monroe Center NW in Grand Rapids. (Allison Farrand | MLive.com)Allison Farrand | MLive.com
Facebook Share
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Multiple Grand Rapids organizations are hosting events celebrating Black History Month, including featured speakers, community discussions, plays and exhibits throughout February.
Most of the events will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are also some socially distanced in-person programming and self-guided tours available. There are more options than ever to learn about Black culture, history and experiences.