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Local Area kids visits the Nation’s Capital during Historic weekend.

On September 23rd 2016 103.7 the Beat staff and  kids departed from Muskegon, MI to arrive in Washington D.C. on September 24th for the grand opening weekend of the new National Museum of African American History & Culture. From riding the metro, to walking the blocks of downtown D.C. children from the ages of 9-16 years old had the chance to experience the diverse culture of Washington D.C. and immerse themselves into the world of the White House, National Monuments […]

todayOctober 6, 2016

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Common Ground: African American Art

By: Emily Guiles The Muskegon Museum of Art has put together a journey through time and history with their new art exhibit focusing on African American art. The Common Ground exhibit is set up to show how African American artwork has evolved through out history, and includes a community and children's area so that the public can add to the exhibit. The artwork featured came from the Flint Institute of Arts, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and the Muskegon Museum […]

todayFebruary 29, 2016 12

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The History of Black History Month

By: Emily Guiles Black History month began in 1915, half a century after the 13th amendment abolished slavery. Black History Month is derived from "Negro History Week," which took place in the first two weeks of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. "Negro History Week," was the brainchild of Carter G. Woodson and Minister Jesse E. Moorland, who both also founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). Known today as […]

todayFebruary 25, 2016

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Count Down to the Sold Out 2015 Beat Awards!

Our Very Own DJQ89 & Desi having fun talking about the upcoming 2015 BEAT Awards!    For more information on Muskegon's Premiere Award Show visit www.beatawards.com   Sponsored by Frontier Communications & Mercy Health Saturday, November 21, 2015 Holiday Inn Ballroom Time: 6pm www.beatawards.com  

todayNovember 17, 2015 1

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The Meaning Behind JuneteenthEvery

By: Emily Guiles When it comes to the Juneteenth celebration many people are not sure what it is about or what the roots of the holiday are. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth celebration dates back to 1865, two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation was issued in 1863 but the news didn’t reach Galveston, Texas until two years later. The reason for the delay is unknown. […]

todayJuly 1, 2015

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Smith Ryerson Park Juneteenth Celebration

By: Emily Guiles On June 27th WUVS The Beat put on a Juneteenth celebration that took up the whole 23 acres of Smith Ryerson park at 650 Wood street. 103.7 planned the celebration over three months and spent approximately 10,000 dollars of their own money in order to make the celebration possible. There was a raffle with multiple winners and prizes that were all donated. Members of the Muskegon City Council were present; commissioner Eric Hood and commissioner Willie German […]

todayJune 30, 2015 1