2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Albion, Michigan
By Dr. Wesley Arden Dick, Albion College Emeritus Professor of History& Albion Branch NAACP Second Vice President “If I cannot do great things, I can
Black History
JUNETEENTH 2022
Juneteenth in Albion is a little different every year. In 2022, the weather was lovely, temperatures in the mid-70s and breezy. People gathered as usual
Underground Railroad Quilts Told Stories
An Educator Group listened to a program on the quilts of the Underground Railroad presented by Pam Strope, educational honorary society corresponding secretary. The program
Holland Park Pavilion Dedication
Several years ago, a small group of dedicated people in Albion saw a need. There was a public park in Albion that had less than
Holland Park Pavilion naming ceremony honors local leader Dr. Harry Bonner
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer September 23, 2021 Dr. Harry Bonner’s name is associated with community activism and leadership and with a deep love and concern for
Labor Day Albion 2021 – Walk the River Trail
See the video of Wes Dick’s Labor Day talk here: For past years of Labor Day Albion, visit this page:
Delayed Juneteenth festivities in Albion were enjoyed indoors the following Saturday
By Michelle Mueller Contributing Writer July 1, 2021 After all of the outdoor activities that had been planned by community members to celebrate the new
The Melting Pot Club – 1968
Albion’s designation as an “All-America City” for 1973 began with individuals in the community noticing problems. The application for the award mentioned several local initiatives
Holland Park Pavilion Announcement April 2021
It was a lovely day in spring, and Holland Park was more beautiful than ever. A big step was happening though, that brought together people