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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Richard 'Dick' Keyes was a family man, pioneer, poverty fighter, and educator who dedicated his life to moving racial equity forward. In 1968, Fresno State recruited Keyes to build the Black studies and ethnic studies programs. "He had a huge impact on education at Fresno State and equity for Black and Latino students during a time where people weren't really rallying for the rights and for equality for people of color," said Desirae Washington, Keyes' granddaughter. But the new department was soon clouded with controversy after Keyes hired Marvin X, a Black Muslim. T...

Executive Editor The retailer recently donated 6,000 frozen turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's weekly food distribution event. As the effects of the COVID-19 economy continue to challenge families across the Midwest, Meijer is pledging $1 million to help feed those in need. The retailer recently donated 6,000 frozen turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's weekly food distribution event, where they were immediately loaded into the vehicles of the food bank's clients. "While progress is being made against the pandemic, we understand the impact it's made rema...

Briefs Meijer gives birds to local food bank Meijer announced a donation of $1 million in turkeys to 10 food banks, including Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne. The Michigan retail chain kicked of its donation series recently with the delivery of 6,000 frozen turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's weekly food distribution event, where they were immediately loaded into the vehicles of the food bank's clients. “While progress is being made against the pandemic, we understand the impact it's made remains a challenge for many people,” Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes said in ...

In total, the retailer is donating 50,000 frozen Meijer and Honeysuckle turkeys to several of its food bank partners.

Holland Meijer locations begin administering COVID-19 vaccine HOLLAND — Local residents in Michigan's vaccination tier 1B have a new option for access. Meijer locations on the north and south sides of Holland have started administering vaccines to those registered on their waitlist. Right now, residents 65 and older are eligible and remain the primary focus of Meijer clinics. The northside Meijer is at 3320 W. Shore Drive, while the southside Meijer can be found at 746 E. 16th St. For either location, interested parties can text "COVID" to 75049 or visit clinic.meijer.com to sign up....