Dr. Ella Sims: The First Woman of Color Columnist in Grand Rapids

Dr. Ella Mary Sims broke ground as the first woman of color to be a columnist for The Grand Rapids Press in the 1970s. Her weekly column was called “It Seems To Me” where she became a voice, sharing her perspective on current issues.

Related Keywords

Arkansas ,United States ,Aquinas College ,Michigan ,Grand Rapids ,South High School ,Campau Park ,Sheldon School ,City Of Grand Rapids ,Mississippi ,Americans ,America ,Clyde Sims ,Ella Mary Sims ,Ella Wesley ,Patricia Pulliam ,Bella Sims ,Campau Commons ,Joan Kroc Community Center ,Rapids Historical Society ,School Board ,Family Outreach Center ,Office Of Economic Opportunity ,Women Resource Center ,Community Action Program ,Human Services ,Us Department Of Education National Center ,Community Action Programs ,High School ,Michigan League ,Salvation Army ,Us Department Of Education ,Grand Rapids Historical Society ,Black History ,Grand Rapids Times ,Blackity Black History Fact ,Christmas Eve ,American Legion Hall ,True Light Baptist ,Economic Opportunity ,Job Training ,Affordable Housing ,Sheldon Complex ,Dwelling Place ,Resource Center ,Grand Rapids Press ,Humane Letters ,Joan Kroc Community ,Giant Among Giants ,Ella May Sims ,National Center ,