Nominate Your Black History Makers In Grand Rapids
You can nominate someone in the Grand Rapids community who you believe embodies the idea of a Black History Maker.
Floyd Skinner
Attorney Floyd Skinner was the owner of Club Indigo, Grand Rapids’ first Black nightclub
Floyd was also an influential force in Grand Rapids’ social scene. Along with John Shakelford, and Milo Brown, the three entrepreneurs banded together to secure Roma Hall located on the corner of Franklin and Division as the location for Club Indigo, the first Black nightclub in Grand Rapids.