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Help send Local Honor Roll Students to Africa for a once in a lifetime experience!

Update: March 22, 2018 Kids free trip to Africa: Thus far we’ve raised $3345 and it’s not too late for you to play a role (tax deductible ). No donation is too small and we along with the students are grateful for every penny.�We have made this trip totally free to the students. Their Passports, Visas, Shots, Air Travel, Hotel, Ground Transportation & Food are all included. The only thing we’ve asked of them in exchange is that they return […]

todayFebruary 14, 2018 3

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“2017 BEAT Award Winners Announced”

“2017 BEAT Award Winners Announced”     Recipients Will Roberson Sr. and Brianna Scott Grissom Muskegon, MI (November 26, 2017) – WUVS 103.7 the Beat is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 BEAT Awards. These awards provide the highest honors and the Best in Education, Achievement and Talent. The  BEAT Awards Winners are: 2017 B.E.A.T Award Best Educator— Angela Johnson 2017 B.E.A.T Award Youth Student of the Year—Darius Williams 2017 B.E.A.T Award Best Mentor—Candy McGruther 2017 B.E.A.T Award […]

todayNovember 30, 2017

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Clothing Drive to benefit Village in Ghana, West Africa

The West Michigan Community Help Network, 103.7 The Beat and M106-FM is proud to announce its clothing drive to benefit the Adeadze village in Ghana West Africa. You can help make life better for the people of the Abeadze Village located in Ghana West Africa.  The Adeadze Village has a population of about 5000 people whose average income is only $600 per year.  We are accepting clean used and new clothes for all ages both male and female. Please drop […]

todaySeptember 11, 2017

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Radio Documentary Series to address Criminal Sexual Conduct

103.7 The Beat and M106 FM present Criminal Sexual Conduct: What Needs to Change? September 2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:00 pm ESTon 103.7 The Beat Mondays and Tuesdays at 3:00 pm EST on M106 FM This 4-hour radio documentary is co-produced by WUVS-LP and Connie Nesbary International LLC and supported by a grant from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. Listen in, with moderator Connie Nesbary, MA LPC LLP, as we begin conversations with survivors and experts from across the […]

todaySeptember 1, 2017 5

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Happening today at 4pm: Large Mural to be revealed in the Nelson Neighborhood

  King David Lodge #20, has given Community Encompass and the YEP program a canvas to honor leaders in the black community who helped pave the way for African Americans, nationally and locally. A large public art mural is currently being done on the side of the two-story King David Lodge #20 building located at 260 Mason Street.  The theme of the mural was developed by core city youths who are part of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP!), a leadership […]

todayAugust 5, 2017 2

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Muskegon Heights Honor Roll Students visit Ghana West Africa for a life-changing experience

Six Honor Roll Students enjoyed an All expense paid trip to the Motherland courtesy of 103.7 The Beat who solicited donations from the community to make this possible. The Children visited the U.S Embassy A Local Village, Local Schools, The W.E.B Dubois Center, Local Markets, Enjoyed Various Local Foods, and Went To The Slave Castle. 103.7 The Beat is committed to making this an annual trip with new students each year. #2017Ghana #GhanaLife #FreetriptoAfrica You can donate online via PayPal […]

todayMay 29, 2017

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Six Muskegon area high school students will embark on a life -changing journey to the Motherland Africa

Because of your many contributions, six (6) Muskegon area high school students will embark on a life -changing journey to the Motherland Africa. Five Honor Roll Students from Muskegon Heights and One Student from Orchard View are fortunate to have an All Expense Paid Trip to Ghana West Africa. The Group will leave on April 20, 2017 and return on April 27, 2017. The kids will be touring the Slave Castles, USA Embassy, Accra Mall, Abeadze Kyeakor Village, WEB Dubois […]

todayApril 15, 2017

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Alvin Herring to Speak at 21st Annual MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast on Jan. 13

Alvin Herring to Speak at 21st Annual MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast on Jan. 13 Alvin Herring, the director of Racial Equity and Community Engagement at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in MCC’s Collegiate Hall. The annual event celebrates the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and seeks to build understanding in the community. To better accommodate […]

todayJanuary 6, 2017