Neighborhood Voices
Local creators and producers share news and information about the community.
All Stories Matter – The Koa Fund and Story
Marvinetta Woodley Penn engages with guests Gabriela and Dean Suarez-Starfeldt as they discuss the life and legacy of their daughter Koa. The conversation covers Koa's unique perspective on life, her tragic passing, and the establishment of the KOA Fund in…
Youth StoryLab – Lost Data: Hidden Stories
Data Centers are gradually popping up across the United States. What worries do communities have about these Data Centers in their neighborhoods? This is a youth-produced documentary focused on a long-time activist and community leader who speaks for others like…
The Intervene Show with Arlena Jones – Vacation Rentals: Chris Jordan
Sitting down with Arlena Jones on "Intervene," Chris Jordan shares insights into the vacation rental industry, offering advice on investment strategies and property management in the scenic town of South Haven, Michigan. He discusses the attractions of West Michigan, including…
Connecting Communities – Birds with Seth
Seth Chapman of "Birds With Seth" tells how his life long love of birds has led him to creating guided bird tours that focus on nature and learning how nature can help us be present in our lives.
All Stories Matter – Leilani Wells: From California to Kalamazoo (With More Than a few Stops In B…
Leilani Wells’ sense of wonder combined with the thrill of adventure tells a story that could easily become a best-selling novel which is later turned into a Netflix movie. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling abroad or exploring America in…
Crazy Talks with Carlotta – Pilot Episode: Ivy Rivera
"Crazy Talks with Carlotta" seeks to entertain viewers with funny conversations and stories, all while informing the world on the issues faces by individuals in Kalamazoo. Carlotta Elektra and Ivy Rivera are two young transgender women who have grown close…
All Stories Matter – Jeanne Hess says “YES” to little nudges
Most Kalamazoo residents know Jeanne Hess as a coach, professor, Hall of Fame inductee and/or former Kalamazoo Vice Mayor and current city council member. "I had the honor and pleasure of getting to know Jeanne, the author of two books…
