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By Dr. José A. Flores THE COMMUNITY VOICE LA VOZ / MARCH 2021 3 Inside ©2002-12 by The Community Voice/ La Voz MI, LLC. The Community Voice/La Voz Auston Magazine is published by 03 Editorial -Dr. José A. Flores Matthews The Community Voice/La Voz MI., LLC copyright ©2002-12. pg. 13 05 Black owned business helps Content contained in this publication and on www.lavozweb.com internet others succeed! site are products of the publication and are protected by the copyright laws of the United States. The 06 Community News/ Noticias de la Comunidad copyright laws prohibit any copying, redistributing, retransmitting, or - Gildas’s LaughFest repurposing of any copyright-protected material. 07 Comedian Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca Reproduction, either in whole or in part is forbidden without the pressed 09 Seeds of Promise written consent of the publisher. March 2021, Volume 23 - No. 03 10 Spring Break’s: Socially Distant Reaching over 40,000 readers Circulation 17,000 copies 13 Latin Americans in Sports Printed at Printwell To contact The Community Voice/ La Voz Magazine 14 Events / Eventos please call or write our administrative office: 15 Lowriders - Homer’s Favorites Attention Dr. José A. Flores, Editor-In-Chief, 1052 Grandville Ave. S.W., Grand 19 How the COVID-19 Vaccines work to protect you Rapids, MI. 49503 or email: [email protected] 20 Miss March Heidi Lee Colon Please visit us at our website: http://www.lavozweb.com 22 La Voz Photographer Highlight ` All inquiries should be directed to Phone: 616-581-6271 23 Classifieds / Clasificados [email protected] Kindra A. Find us on / Encuentranos en: Peterson Writer Dr. José A. Odille Parker Ingrid Cruz Primavera Flores Concepción ‘El Chayo’ Maria Marin Odille S. Parker Andrés Flores, Graphic Design Writer Sales Rep. Flores, Cervantes Detroit Writer DelaCruz Guardian Distribution Circulacion Editor-In-Chief Detroit Distribution Angel Lansing Saginaw Scooter Tom Ozinga Lisa Villarreal Anthony T. Jorge Martínez Homero Mike Farage Dee Rodríguez Daniel Flores, Writer Editor Wiseman Valdez Writer Rodriguez, Writer Circulation Reporter/ Writer Photographer Sales/ Circulation Sales Rep Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 4 THE COMMUNITY VOICE LA VOZ / MARCH 2021 Grand Rapids BLACK OWNED BUSINESS HELPS OTHERS SUCCEED! It started off as a thriving community ice cream shop, cess of her business. She also stresses the practical solution of al- but now black business owner, Teresa Folden has ways making sure that she has the funds to stay in operation, have a transformed the ice cream shop into Boston Soul Café great support system and constantly networking. She is true to her that has a delicious and fill- faith, believes in herself and striving for her goal is ing menu for all back- what kept her doors open. Boston Soul Café is di- grounds. Mrs. Folden has versifying their menu with more cultural and vegan received great reviews of options so that they continue to be the warm and By Kindra A. peace, a welcoming estab- welcoming establishment that makes it hard for Peterson lishment and great word of patrons to leave their seats! There is also a sug- mouth, to the point that gestion box that will be added to the establish- others in the community have wanted to ment so that everyone is making a contribution to expand with her. During our interview, keep Boston Soul Café in its prime. Not only is Mrs. Folden shared that she was only 19 Boston Soul Café focused within the establish- years old when she knew that she wanted ment, but they are involved in community outreach to own her own business. She began with by feeding the homeless, partnering with the obtaining rental property and always knew Grand Rapids Main Library by offering $5 food that she wanted to own her own business. vouchers for every meal. Come enjoy the many Boston Soul Café started as an ice cream pleasure of Boston Soul Café at 1553 Kalamazoo shop and is progressing into a multitude of Ave SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507 or call businesses, as this was inspired through the ongoing to place an order at 616-214-7060. Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Boston Soul Café now has a Business Incubator Space. It Mrs. Folden took the initial step to own a business so that she will be a space for entrepreneurs to understand the economics of could feel appreciated, supported and have the opportunity to grow launching a business with the various tools offered: business advice, since she at times she didn't receive these feelings as a former, ex- workshops, networking and test runs or service popups. Clients will perienced employee. One of her challenges of owning a business is receive advice, direction towards funding, multiple opportunities to not getting the support from her own people, even with the attempts of network with other small businesses, educational and content writing being in the heart of the inner city, being mindful of effective advertis- services and so much more. The classes will be focused on business ing and displaying pristine sanitation. However, the advantage is hav- research, innovation, negotiation and execution. These services are ing the power to operate exactly the way that she wants to and work managed by Brazen Venture, LLC. If you'd like to get involved in the whenever she wants to. She serves as a role model to other black learning process, contact Marvin Martin to book an appointment: people who have a business mindset with her willingness to share her knowledge with young people by reminding them if they follow their Email; [email protected] dreams and set their minds to something, they can get anything that Phone: 616-448-6816 they want with work hard and belief in themselves and always remind- Appointment Booking: ing black businesses to support one another. Website: https://brazenventurellc.com/ Despite the pandemic still afoot, Mrs. Folden has managed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brazen-Venture-LLC- to remember that prayer is the primary avenue to determine the suc- 102853981555014/?view_public_for=102853981555014 Children fleeing war, violence, and disasters need to be protected. You have the power to act. Learn more TRANSITIONAL FOSTER CARE A safe, temporary home for unaccompanied children Bethany.org/TFC © 2021 Bethany Christian Services GR-340-AD-21044 THE COMMUNITY VOICE LA VOZ / MARCH 2021 5 GILDA’S LAUGHFEST ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS FOR 2021 FESTIVAL Gilda’s LaughFest, announced headliners work, will perform on Thursday, March 11 at 9 participating during LaughFest’s virtual festi- p.m. In 2018, Willman premiered his six-epi- Gilda’s LaughFest brings awareness to val, March 11-14. Headliners and events that sode magic series on Netflix entitled “Magic Gilda’s Club’s mission of providing free emo- are scheduled as part of the festival’s pre- For Humans with Justin Willman.” In March tional health support for those on a cancer or mium all-access content (paid content) in- 2020, as Covid spread across the globe, Will- grief journey. Gilda’s Club is celebrating 20 clude: Ron Funches, Tom Papa, Justin man debuted “Magic For Humans @Home,” years of operations, having first opened its Willman, Michelle Wolf, The Comedy Project’s a virtual show, which has garnered an au- doors to the public on February 15, 2001. “3 Mics & a Movie!,” and the stage perform- dience of over 500,000 people. Proceeds from the festival and donations ance “Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner” directed raised will go to support the free cancer, grief by Emmy award winning director Teresa “An Evening of Laughter and Conversation and emotional health programs offered Thome. with Michelle Wolf,” will take place at 9 p.m., through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. Saturday, March 13. On the heels of her re- This year’s festival will feature a total of 30 cent Netflix special, “Michelle Wolf: Joke Gilda's LaughFest, anunció la participa- events, plus social media content and Show,” Wolf will be joining LaughFest with all ción de cabezas de cartel durante el festi- contests. Much of LaughFest will continue to new material. In 2017, Wolf debuted her first val virtual de LaughFest, del 11 al 14 de be free, with donations to Gilda’s Club wel- hour-long stand-up special, “Michelle Wolf: marzo. Los cabezas de cartel y los even- come, while premium all-access content is Nice Lady” on HBO, which earned her a tos que están programados como parte $40.