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103.7 The Beat and M106-FM to Host 2025 Muskegon Area Election Forums

103.7 The Beat and M106-FM to Host 2025 Muskegon Area Election Forums Muskegon, MI — October 2025 — As local elections approach, WUVS-LP 103.7 The Beat and M106-FM are proud to announce two upcoming Election Forums designed to inform and engage voters in Muskegon County. These community events will provide residents with an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates, ask questions, and better understand the issues shaping their cities. City of Muskegon Heights Election Forum Wednesday, October 22, 20256 […]

todayOctober 19, 2025 7

African American Culture

Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to 103.7 The Beat for Youth Media and Community Expansion

Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to 103.7 The Beat for Youth Media and Community Expansion Muskegon, MI — October 19, 2025 — The Community Foundation for Muskegon County has awarded a $25,000 grant to WUVS-LP 103.7 The Beat to support the station’s ongoing Community Expansion and Youth Media Initiative. This vital funding comes at a critical time for the community radio station, which lost over 50% of its annual funding in July when Congress voted to defund the Corporation for […]

todayOctober 19, 2025 5

African American Culture

City of Muskegon Election Forum to be Broadcast Live on 103.7 The Beat and M106-FM

Muskegon, MI – July 30, 2025 – 103.7 The Beat and M106-FM are proud to announce a live broadcast of the upcoming City of Muskegon Election Forum, set to take place on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the historic USS LST 393 Veterans Museum in Downtown Muskegon. This vital community event offers a unique opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates running for City Commissioner and Mayor. The forum will be moderated by Attorney Brandon Davis and held in […]

todayJuly 30, 2025 1

African American Culture

Introducing the Kids Free Trip to Africa Class of 2025

**2025 Kids Free Trip to Africa - A Transformative Travel and Learning Journey!**https://gofund.me/70116af1 Help us make dreams come true for seven exceptional students from Muskegon, Michigan! The Kids Free Trip to Africa Program (KFTTA) is thrilled to announce our most diverse group yet for our 2025 expedition to Ghana and Egypt. Our Class of 2025 includes: - Chantel-Brean Boseman (Muskegon Covenant Academy) - Asia Fletcher, Lawrence Paskel, Taimya White (Muskegon Heights High School) - Kimora Stedman, Keyvonte Taylor, Isis Carter […]

todayApril 23, 2025 4

JustUs Divine Health & Wellness Brings Compassionate Primary Care to Muskegon Heights with Grand Opening of New Facility

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**JustUs Divine Health & Wellness Brings Compassionate Primary Care to Muskegon Heights with Grand Opening of New Facility**

JustUs Divine Health & Wellness is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility, marking a significant milestone in returning quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary care to Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Situated in the heart of the community’s healthcare desert, our new location at 3102 Glade Street will provide essential medical services to improve the overall health and quality of life for every resident.

todayJanuary 22, 2025

African American Culture

Taking Back Muskegon Announces First Ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Taking Back Muskegon Announces First Ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon  Muskegon, MI – Taking Back Muskegon (TBM) is thrilled to announce the hosting of the first-ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon, set to take place on June 19th on Western Avenue, beginning at 11 am. This historic event aims to bring the community together in celebration and reflection, commemorating Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.  The parade promises an […]

todayMarch 3, 2024 4

African American Culture

MillerKnoll Champions the Pursuit of Knowledge with Major Sponsorship of Black History Month Essay Contest

With a shared passion for education and community development, MillerKnoll has stepped forward as a significant sponsor for the annual Black History Month Essay Contest, underpinning the Kids Free Trip to Africa Program. WUVS 103.7 The Beat has joined forces with the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (MHPSAS), revered alumni, and the erudite author Tracee Bruce, to catalyze a meaningful dialogue among the young minds of Muskegon Heights. This essay contest, exclusively for juniors and seniors at MHPSAS, nudges […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

Systems That Shape(d) Black America: 40 Mini Lessons Outlining Defining Moments from Slavery to Modern Day

African American Culture

The Kids Free Trip to Africa Program Announces Black History Month Essay Contest

WUVS 103.7 The Beat in Partnership with Local Education and Alumni Celebrates Black History through a Unique Contest WUVS 103.7 The Beat, in collaboration with the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (MHPSAS), distinguished Muskegon Heights alumni, and author Tracee Bruce, have unveiled an exciting Black History Month Essay Contest exclusively for the juniors and seniors of MHPSAS. Students will engage with Tracee Bruce's seminal work, "Systems That Shape(d) Black America: 40 Mini Lessons Outlining Defining Moments from Slavery to […]

todayFebruary 3, 2024 2

African American Culture

STATE POLICE FINDS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN TRAFFIC STOPS, PLEDGES ACTION

STATE POLICE FINDS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN TRAFFIC STOPS, PLEDGES ACTION Department announces 5-point plan to address disparities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                               January 12, 2022  LANSING, MICH. An independent study commissioned by the Michigan State Police (MSP) found racial and ethnic disparities in the frequency […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022