- June 18, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The rainbow flag has been a symbol of gay pride for decades.
During Pride Month we wanted to dig a little deeper into its history.
“So, we would say in the community, ‘We’re planting seeds of love.’”
Jermale Eddie runs Malamiah Juice Bar in downtown Grand Rapids. Named after his three sons, the company opened up in 2013.
“So, we were inspired by the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead—Joe Cross and his juicing journey,” said Eddie.
The family’s juice bar is known for its fresh, vibrant drinks. That same colorful variety hangs near the register.
“We don’t wanna just be an ally or an accomplice when it’s convenient or just on social media and not be that person every day,” said Eddie. “And so we have family members, we have friends, we used to attend church with individuals—so it’s us just being who we say we are all the time.”
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