Oddusee Grand Rapids is your home for Black-owned business and Grand Rapids, Michigan culture — part of the Oddusee network of city guides alongside New Orleans, Houston, Atlanta, and more.
We spotlight the people, places, and businesses that make Black Grand Rapids — from Jackson Ward and Church Hill to Northside, Southside, and the neighborhoods in between. Explore Black-owned businesses and events, the Grand Rapids team and creatives, local media and music, and a plain-language civic guide to voting and the offices Grand Rapids residents elect.
What you’ll find here
- Businesses & Events — Black-owned businesses and happenings across RVA.
- Grand Rapids Team — the creatives, entrepreneurs, and community voices we feature.
- Media — news, videos, galleries, and music from RVA.
- How to Vote in Grand Rapids — a guide to registration, dates, polling places, and every elected office.
Want your Black-owned Grand Rapids business or event featured? Head to the Registration page to get listed.