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Community Call to Action: Responding to ICE – February 3, 2026
In 'Community Call to Action: Responding to ICE,' community leaders gather in Kalamazoo to address the threat of ICE enforcement actions. The panel provides guidance on civil rights, community response strategies, and legislative efforts aimed at protecting immigrants. They urge…
Celebrating Community – Black History Month
February marks Black History Month. Public Media Network is continuing with our Celebrating Community series highlighting diversity in Greater Kalamazoo. Thank you to the Black Arts and Cultural Center for partnering with us on this project and thank you to…
ICE protest leads to late night for City Commissioners
If you drove past Kalamazoo City Hall Monday night, it was nearly impossible to miss the hundreds of protestors. The anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rally was organized by chair Southwest Michigan Democratic Socialist of America. “We are protesting ICE…
Access Kalamazoo – Art Hop December 2025: Artist Paul May and the art of Woodturning
Access Kalamazoo reporters take you to the Epic Center to explore the intricate world of segmented wood turning. Paul, a passionate wood artist, shares his journey from traditional woodwork to the creative expression found in segmented wood art. Discover how…
Access Kalamazoo – Art Hop December 2025: Community Tradition, Artist Maci Gast, and The Sunrise Gathering
Access Kalamazoo reporters explored Art Hop in December to uncover local artists and their stories. Hear from artist Maci about her process of using everyday materials like turmeric and butterfly pea flower to craft her colors, emphasizing the importance of…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Thriftability
MRC Industries, a non-profit specializing in uplifting individuals with disabilities and mental illness, will be opening a thrift shop on Gull Rd. to help support their mission. The new store, called ThriftAbility, will provide real-world skills and opportunities for their…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Annual “Souper Social” Feeds Unhoused & Builds Community
Each year, as December’s cold settles in, a familiar tradition brings warmth to Kalamazoo’s unhoused community. On December 16, 2025, volunteers gathered at the Edison Neighborhood Association for the annual Souper Social Meal Prep with Kalamazoo Together Volunteers for the…
