ACWAC Cemetery Tour @ Oakhill Cemetery
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Step into history with the A City Within a City Documentary Film Cemetery Tour on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Oakhill Cemetery. This place-based education tour is designed and guided by Pastor Shannon Jamal-Hollemans with Shayna Haynes-Heard, and this powerful experience brings to life the stories, struggles, and legacy of Black Grand Rapids.
More than a tour, this is a living narrative—connecting the past to the present through the lives of those who helped shape the city’s Black freedom journey. As participants walk the historic grounds, they will engage with untold stories, reflect on community roots, and gain deeper insight into the people and movements highlighted in A City Within a City.
This immersive experience invites you to honor legacy, expand your understanding, and see Grand Rapids through a powerful new lens.
More than a tour, this is a living narrative—connecting the past to the present through the lives of those who helped shape the city’s Black freedom journey. As participants walk the historic grounds, they will engage with untold stories, reflect on community roots, and gain deeper insight into the people and movements highlighted in A City Within a City.
This immersive experience invites you to honor legacy, expand your understanding, and see Grand Rapids through a powerful new lens.
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Where is it happening?
Oakhill Cemetery, 647 Hall St SE,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Host or PublisherGrand Rapids Media Initiative and Film Incubator
