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Alfield Reeves Is Doing the Work and Letting the Work Speak

Dear Grand Rapids If Reeves were to write a letter to the city, it wouldn’t be sentimental, it would be honest. When it comes to his work and mission, he keeps it simple: check the resume, check the work . The mission is clear. The receipts exist. He names something many creatives feel but rarely say out loud, the pressure to constantly prove yourself, even when your work already speaks for itself. Reeves is proving it to himself, and that matters most. Looking ahead, his ho

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Start Garden 2025: Top 100

In September 2025, Six Magazine hit a major milestone: we were named a Top 100 idea in the Start Garden competition. Demo Day wasn’t about winning, it was about showing our vision, connecting with the entrepreneurial community, and proving that what we’re building truly matters. Being part of the Top 100 was a moment of validation. It confirmed that our mission: spotlighting artists, innovators, and the creative Midwest, isn’t just needed; it’s demanded. Demo Day gave us the

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The Quiet Strength of Life in Grand Rapids

Recently, our city has been shaken. The loss of De'Quain Tre Johnson has left a heaviness that lingers. Grief sits differently here for those trying to make sense of loving a city that breaks your heart. Many entrepreneurs are building businesses with their community in mind. Restaurants and cafes they hope will feel safe, record stores that celebrate local voices, social movements that lift up those often overlooked. They're doing it while carrying sadness in their hearts,

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Do It Scared: A Note from the Editor

Putting yourself out there feels… embarrassing. Like everyone is watching you fumble. No one talks about how uncomfortable it is to be new at something. To be the amateur. To try before you feel ready. To create before you feel qualified. Most days, I don’t know what comes next. Most days, I’m 100% scared to even share. Six Magazine began as a love for writing, storytelling, and Public Relations. A love for seeing creatives celebrated and communities lifted. When I graduat