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GIANT Awards & Banquet

During their tenure at GRCC, Dr. Patricia Pulliam and Mr. Cedric Ward curated the Giant Awards and Banquet.

The Giant Award recognizes members of the African American community for their exceptional contributions to shaping the history, culture, and quality of life of the Grand Rapids community. Each award is named after local ‘giants,’ serving as a memorial to their notable service-leadership.

The event is facilitated by the GIANT Awards Committee, a group of community members. GRCC remains steadfast in our support by hosting the event on our campus. 

Preparation for the 40th Celebration is underway. Please direct questions, award nominations, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support to the GIANT Awards Committee.

Contact: GIANTaward40@gmail.com

Youth Conferences 

African American Male Achievement Conference

March 8, 2023

Facilitated by the Grand Rapids Urban League AAMAC aims to engage students in workshops and activities that affirm their identity and prepare them for the college experience and career opportunities. GRCC remains steadfast in our support by hosting the conference on our campus. 

Please direct questions, donations, sponsorships, and support to the Urban League.

Contact: (616) 245-2207

Latinx Youth Conference

March 7, 2023

At its inception, the Latinx Youth Conference (LYC) was a grassroots project created by members of the Grand Rapids community. The goal was to encourage and motivate West Michigan high school students to think about education and career goals beyond high school. Since that time, LYC has evolved and changed its targeted focus to middle school-aged students. After several years the conference has returned to its roots as a community-centered initiative led by community leaders.

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has stepped out front to enhance the impact of the Latinx Youth Conference in West Michigan. GRCC remains steadfast in our support by hosting the conference on our campus.

Please direct questions, donations, sponsorships, and support to the Hispanic Center.

Contact: (616) 742-0200

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Ana Jose, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGuest Facilitator
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of West MichiganSponsor
Brigham Consulting, LLCVendor
Carlito Rodriguez, WriterGuest Facilitator
Casey Philip Wong, UCLAGuest Facilitator
Cerva Screen Printing Vendor
Counseula Barber-LopezGuest Facilitator
Daddy's Dough CookiesVendor
Deaf and Hard of Hearing ServicesVendor
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DeVos Family FoundationSponsor
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Dr. Michael Eric DysonVendor
Dr. Regina N. Bradley, Red Clay ScholarVendor
Dr. Wil del Pilar, The Education TrustGuest Facilitator
Dr. Yusef Salaam, The Exonerated 5Vendor
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Forty AcresVendor
Fountain Street ChurchVendor
Grand Rapids Pride CenterWoodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs Advocate
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Kent County Democrats Sponsor
Lake Michigan Credit UnionSponsor
Latino Youth ConferenceWoodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs Advocate
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Marvin Law Offce, PCSponsor
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Mercy HealthSponsor
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Parsley Mediterranean GrillVendor
Paul GorskiVendor
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Rafael Pastrano, Grand Rapids Community CollegeGuest Facilitator
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Rebeca Ontiveros Chavez, Michigan Immigrant Rights CenterGuest Facilitator
Rev. Tamara BaldwinSponsor
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Ruben Gonzalez, Olympic Motivation Inc. Vendor
Samantha Magdaleno, One MichiganGuest Facilitator
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Senator Winnie BrinksSponsor
Sergio Cira-Reyes, Urban Core CollectiveGuest Facilitator
Shannon Cohen, IncVendor
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