Neighborhood Voices
Local creators and producers share news and information about the community.
The Intervene Show with Arlena Jones – Kalamazoo Women’s Contact Sports
On this episode of The Intervene Show, Arlena Jones sits down with members of Kalamazoo women's professional contact sports teams. Guests from the Kalamazoo Women's Rugby team, the Bears Women's Tackle Football team, and Kalamazoo Roller Derby share their experiences,…
All Stories Matter – Dean & Gabriela Suárez-Starfeldt of the Koa Fund Part 2
Gabriela and Dean Suárez-Stareldt joined Marvinetta for part 2 of their "All Stories Matter" conversation. Threading all the ebbs and flows was their daughter, Koa – her eye of beauty for everything, everywhere, all at once – combined with a…
Intervene with Arlena Jones – Sheila D. Lipsey SFG HR Strategies
In this episode of The Intervene Show with Arlena Jones, Leon Jones, and guest Sheila Lipsey, Sheila discusses her transition from a corporate HR role to becoming a life and leadership coach. Sheila shares her experiences, emphasizing the importance of…
All Stories Matter – Leslye Logan reinventing herself in the second act of life
In this episode of "All Stories Matter," Marvinetta Woodley Penn interviews her long-time friend Leslye Logan. They reminisce about their college days at Eastern Illinois University and Leslye's adventurous life journey. From overcoming childhood asthma to becoming an adaptive diver…
Intervene – Neighborhood Change Reparations
In this thought-provoking episode of Intervene, host Arlena brings together her brother Leon Jones and community advocate Bill Lindemann to discuss transformative ideas for neighborhood revitalization. Bill outlines his passion for strengthening communities through small, dedicated groups that work towards…
Career Quest – Treble Makers: From Student Life to Teaching Music
In this episode of Career Quest, Arianne Bush interviews a passionate high school music teacher and an aspiring student musician. Together, they discuss the importance of band and orchestra in fostering community among musicians and the dedication required to master…
Intervene with Arlena Jones – Cerka Kirsch: 2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor
Host Arlene Jones welcomes Cerka (Sarah), a second-generation Holocaust survivor, as she shares her family's story of survival during World War II. Cerka recounts her parents' harrowing experiences in Nazi Germany, their life in a displaced persons camp, and their…
