In 1998 – she was the first woman and African American to lead at GRCC. Working with Cedric Ward, she created the Giants Awards in 1983 to recognize exceptional Black leaders and organizations that have impacted the West Michigan community in the areas of justice, education, religion, medicine, humanities, business, and labor.
In 1998 – she was the first woman and African American to lead at GRCC. Working with Cedric Ward, she created the Giants Awards in 1983 to recognize exceptional Black leaders and organizations that have impacted the West Michigan community in the areas of justice, education, religion, medicine, humanities, business, and labor.