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
Black History
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
Holland Park Transformation
As the summer of 2021 draws near, public outdoor meeting spaces are more appreciated than ever before. The current Holland Park Transformation project, which began
170 Years of African Americans in Albion Michigan – video
Albion, MI chapter of the American Association of University Women gathered on February 20, 2020 to learn about the history of Black Americans living in
NAACP President Addresses Racism in the Community
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer June 5, 2020 “I am angry and disgusted from the inside out! The pain of racism is flowing deeper. Racism
Juneteenth Celebration in Albion
Even though there will be no formal Juneteenth celebration with large groups of people in Albion in 2020, there are things happening. Juneteenth, also known
The black-white divide continues in coronavirus deaths
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 23, 2020 As of today, over 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Michigan are African Americans. Yet only 14
How one Albion man is making a difference: Sewing face masks to help people feel better
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 2, 2020 Twenty three. That is the number of confirmed local cases of COVID-19, the disease caused
Data shows that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 2, 2020 Albion resident Maurice Barry has already lost a first cousin to COVID-19. “I didn’t even