Lessons from a Black Man and a White Intruder

Lessons from a Black Man and a White Intruder

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog

Gentry with kids from the youth group at First Presbyterian Church of Benton Harbor on a visit to the monument at Silver Beach in St. Joseph, Mich. Finally, I’d get the chance to know Gentry better. As one of the youth leaders of our church at the time, Gentry told...
A Diverse Team from 25 States

A Diverse Team from 25 States

by | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Lynn Todman a Culture of Health Leader Todman Joins 39 Other Fellows Working Toward Health Equity By CGR Communications ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – Being a leader can sometimes be lonely. But when you can lean on and bounce ideas off other...
14½ Months, 22 Deaths

14½ Months, 22 Deaths

by | Feb 23, 2019 | Blog

Jerry Price, manager of diversity and inclusion for Spectrum Health Lakeland, lost 22 friends in a period of just over one year.   Mounting Losses of Black Male Friends in Their 40s Makes Man, 46, Ponder the Reasons. His No. 1 Suspect: Long-Term Stress ST....
A Somber Accounting

A Somber Accounting

by | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Sidebar

As president of the class of 1990, Jerry was in frequent contact with classmates and friends from his high school days. He was often notified of these friends’ deaths and sometimes asked to speak at their funerals.   Here is the list Jerry Price assembled of 22...
Fragments from a Courageous Conversation

Fragments from a Courageous Conversation

by | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog, Timeline

Don Campbell / HP staff Trish Adams, left, and Dana Humes, right, join “Tiger Moms” as they serve the Benton Harbor High School varsity football team a pre-game meal of chicken, pasta, garlic bread, fruit, and dessert Friday, October 9, 2015, at Benton...
‘White Saviors? — or Just Well-Meaning?

‘White Saviors? — or Just Well-Meaning?

by | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog

Benton Harbor head coach Elliot Uzelac speaks with his team after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 in Benton Harbor, Mich. (Bryan Bennett | MLive.com) Story of Black Team’s Miracle Turnaround Provokes Myriad Feelings During a ‘Courageous Conversation’ ST. JOSEPH,...