Through collaborative efforts between the Grand Rapids History Center and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, a rare and important piece of Grand Rapids' early-20th century Black experience is being preserved. Published in Grand Rapids from 1920-1924, the "Michigan State News" was an African American-owned newspaper. Only two issues of this newspaper are known to exist today. The Grand Rapids History Center is committed to preserving the Michigan State News and continuing to make it accessible for f

38 reactions | The Grand Rapids History Center staff went above and beyond when they found silver nitrate in the collection. ️Their quick actions and careful scanning of the negatives protect and preserve the integrity of the collection for future generations to enjoy. To learn more, watch the story here. Explore digital collections and more about the history center at www.grpl.org/history/. | Grand Rapids Public Library | Facebook