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Black History
Beer ➔ Beer Can
Identifier:
2021.11.1Description:
This Black IPA beer can is from Black Calder Brewing Company, Michigan's first Black-owned brewery that launched its first release on November 27th, 2020 at an event dubbed "The Blackest Friday". Founded by Terry Rostic and Jamaal Ewing, the company is named in honor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, also known as Calder City. In addition to producing craft beers, Rostic and Ewing intend to bring hip-hop culture into the brewing industry and hope their company inspires inclusivity and community involvement.Date:
2020Materials:
AluminumCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of Michael Clark Jr.Exhibit/Program:
Innovators: Celebrating Black History (January 2024)This one-day program showcases local collaborators initiatives that have impacted local, national, and global communities in innovative ways. Additionally, this program will kick off the Museum’s STEAM month with programming through the month of February as well as an exploration of local community leaders through exhibit and artifact highlights. Community partners will share information, prototypes, products, creations, ideas and more with museum guests. Visitors will explore artifacts from our collection that highlight African American innovations. Museum guests can also explore temporary display: Booker T Washington Visits Grand Rapids.
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Andrea Melvin (donor) Black Calder Brewing Company (creator)Black Calder Brewing Company, Michigan's first Black-owned brewery, launched its release of Black IPA on Friday, November 27th, 2020. The company was founded by Terry Rostic and Jamaal Ewing and is named after Grand Rapids, Michigan, also known as Calder City. The company plans to incorporate hip-hop culture into its brand and hopes to inspire inclusivity and community involvement.
