Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Ave signs go up in Battle Creek
Maude Bristol-Perry joined an exclusive group on Saturday when street signage at the corner of 24th Street and Territorial Road was topped with a new sign honoring her more than 50 years of leadership and service to the Battle Creek community.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry talks with family and friends on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry posed for many pictures on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry greeted many wellwishers on May 8.
John Grap – While Bobby Holley, left, looks on, Pastor Chris McCoy and Mayor Mark Behnke greet Maude Bristol-Perry.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry walks with Pastor Chris McCoy on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry walks with Pastor Chris McCoy on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry greeted many wellwishers on May 8.
John Grap – Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Pastor Geraldine Richardson of Maranatha Church of God gave the invocation on May 8.
John Grap – The scene at the corner of 24th Street and West Territorial Road on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry, right, was applauded by many family and friends on May 8.
John Grap – Carla Reynolds, Battle Creek City Commissioner, gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Carey Whitfield, President of Battle Creek’s NAACP, gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Family and friends of Maude Bristol-Perry watch the festivities s on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Pastor Chris McCoy gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Family and friends of Maude Bristol-Perry watch the festivities s on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Lynn Ward Gray of the Battle Creek Community Foundation gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Lynn Ward Gray of the Battle Creek Community Foundation gives remarks on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Joe Wright of the City of Battle Creek puts up the sign unveiling Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Johnny Bristol, Jr., holds hands with his mom Maude Bristol- Perry as they walk toward the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Johnny Bristol, Jr., holds hands with his mom Maude Bristol- Perry as they walk toward the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry reacts to the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry stands by the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue and waves to wellwishers
John Grap – Family and friends of Maude Bristol-Perry watch the festivities s on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Community leader Pete Christ greets Maude Bristol-Perry on May 8.
John Grap – Family and friends of Maude Bristol-Perry watch the festivities s on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry talks with family and friends on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry talks with family and friends on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry talks with family and friends on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry stands next to her niece Janet Caldwell on May 8.
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry greets a wellwisher on May 8,
John Grap – Maude Bristol-Perry posed for many pictures on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
Maude Bristol-Perry joined an exclusive group on Saturday when street signage at the corner of 24th Street and Territorial Road was topped with a new sign honoring her more than 50 years of leadership and service to the Battle Creek community.
The sign reads “Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Ave.” It was unveiled during a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, her birthday, at the corner of 24th and Territorial. This area of town holds special significance for Bristol-Perry because it is where the childcare center she originally incorporated in 1973 is located.
Maude Bristol-Perry greeted many wellwishers on May 8.
At that time, the opening of her childcare facility, Sugar and Spice Childcare Center, made it among the very first women-owned businesses in the city and one of a very few owned and operated by a Black woman. This business venture is among a long list of “firsts” for which Bristol-Perry is being honored. Read the full story here.
Family and friends of Maude Bristol-Perry watch the festivities s on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.Joe Wright of the City of Battle Creek puts up the sign unveiling Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.Johnny Bristol, Jr., holds hands with his mom Maude Bristol- Perry as they walk toward the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.Maude Bristol-Perry reacts to the street sign of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.Maude Bristol-Perry talks with family and friends on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol- Perry Avenue.Maude Bristol-Perry posed for many pictures on May 8, during the day of the unveiling of Honorary Mayor Maude Bristol-Perry Avenue.
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