Torean Greeley “…hope[s] that [he] can help to show young Black men and women in my community that you don’t have to look a certain way, be from a certain type of family, or live in a certain area to be successful.”
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/12/09/celebrating-local-black-heroes-torean-greeley/
For over 50 years, Charles Parker has worked with Kalamazoo youth to help develop our community’s future leaders.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/11/18/celebrating-local-black-heroes-charles-parker/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate Local Black Heroes throughout the year. Sign…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/10/29/celebrating-local-black-heroes-jesse-t-herron/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate Local Black Heroes throughout the year. Sign…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/09/24/celebrating-local-black-heroes-alisa-parker-lagrone/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate Local Black Heroes throughout the year. Sign…
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/08/31/celebrating-local-black-heroes-dominique-hunt/
Tiffany Blackman of Battle Creek, is a pillar in Southwest Michigan. She wears many hats, and aims to build community all around her.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/05/20/tiffany-blackman/
Beatrice Orns of Battle Creek, is a pillar in Southwest Michigan for the ways she inspires those around her, and the example she sets.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/04/22/beatrice-orns/
Curtis Woods Jr., an Army National Guard veteran and local entrepreneur, is a pillar in Southwest Michigan for the ways he gives back and the example he sets.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/03/29/curtis-woods/
In celebration of Black History Month, BBBS featured 18 Local Black Heroes. Meet these Black leaders and trail blazers here.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/03/04/black-heroes-round-up/
Layla Wallace is a community-minded high school student and entrepreneur. With every sweet treat sold, Layla’s Cool Pops gives back.
https://www.bbbsmi.org/2021/02/26/layla-wallace/