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He and his wife, Sandy, established Circle Theater’s first children’s company, where he wrote and directed its first production, “Hansel and Gretel.” He founded the Robeson Players in the 1980s to provide theatrical opportunities to Black actors and artists in Grand Rapids. He also co-founded the Grand Rapids Symphony’s “Symphony with Soul” concert.
In 1998 – she was the first woman and African American to lead at GRCC. Working with Cedric Ward, she created the Giants Awards in 1983 to recognize exceptional Black leaders and organizations that have impacted the West Michigan community in the areas of justice, education, religion, medicine, humanities, business, and labor.
In 1998 – she was the first woman and African American to lead at GRCC. Working with Cedric Ward, she created the Giants Awards in 1983 to recognize exceptional Black leaders and organizations that have impacted the West Michigan community in the areas of justice, education, religion, medicine, humanities, business, and labor.
THE FORMER mayoress of Barrow has sadly passed away at the age of 102 after a long and fulfilling life.
Mel Trotter Ministries named Tonja L.G. Moyer chair of its board of directors, the first African American and only the second woman to hold the position.