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Sweeping Statement
Public Media Network’s Frank Jamison Fellowship looks for talented storytellers, journalists, and filmmakers for a competitive program designed to strengthen their professional skills. The Frank Jamison Fellowship cohort that ended in December, 2024, included writer Sarah Horton, who came to…
“We need to listen to what they put on the table.”
Kalamazoo Moms Demand Action member Rick Omilian stresses the importance of youth voices in discussions of anti-gun violence. He reflects on how the Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence came to be, an opportunity for youth to collaborate in…
Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence
On March 14th, community members gathered in the Girl Scout Building for the Community Presentation of the Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence. One of the goals of this presentation was for youth to share their perspectives, which are…
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Officially Losing Federal Funding
Today, the Michigan Immigration Rights Center (MIRC) officially received word that they’re losing federal funding to help provide legal services for 900 unaccompanied immigrant minors. Children as young as toddlers will be facing judges in court alone as a result.…
Breakin’ Ballet
From one memorable performance in 2021 came Breakin’ Ballet All Styles Dance Company, founded by Joy and Aerick Burton and several fellow dancers as a way to heal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakin’ Ballet has performed pieces with various themes…
“What did you need? What happened?”
Several area non-profits are doing what they can to bring relief to people during this housing crisis. Sarah Cain of Kalamazoo Housing Advocates discusses some of what they do and what you can do, too.
Critical Issues, Alternative Views: Chainsaw Taken to Public Services and our Democracy
Panelists Ron Kramer, Don Cooney, and Felix Brooks analyze recent actions and pronouncements of the Trump and Musk administration.
