Floyd rally in Kalamazoo invites people to push for change, treat others as they want to be treated
A few hundred people gathered Saturday afternoon in Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo for the “Let Your Voice Be Heard” rally and march.
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Kalamazoo mom hopes rally with friends of George Floyd will give young people a voice
A rally to encourage young people to be heard and that will bring two close friends of George Floyd to Kalamazoo is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bronson Park. It includes a march onto area streets.
The 2020 Kalamazoo Black Arts Fest will be a digital celebration
Kalamazoo’s 34th annual celebration of African-American culture, art, and innovation starts Friday, July 10, and continues through Sunday, July 12. This year it's online so everyone can stay safe.
Review of Kalamazoo Public Safety’s handling of protests is set for ongoing debate
What really happened the first weekend of June when those in downtown Kalamazoo were tear-gassed by the police? An investigation is to be undertaken this summer.
Photo essay: Black Lives Matters opens discussions on what is important
“We were having a conversation about how love and peace are significant and important,” says Deveta Gardner. The Black Lives Matter artwork in downtown Kalamazoo inspires such conversations.
Photo Essay: 2020 Juneteenth was a celebration
Juneteenth is a celebration of June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved African-Americans were officially freed in the United States. In Kalamazoo, it was celebrated in 2020 everywhere from downtown to the Vine Neighborhood.
The role of police in schools is being debated in Kalamazoo
Do police officers have a role in Kalamazoo Public Schools? The question is up for debate as a grassroots organization demands that officers must go.
Some boys hear more than others about our threatening world
When raising a houseful of five young men means you have to prepare them so they can survive.
‘Virtual’ and live events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth in Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is partnering with Soul Artistry LLC to host a live digital event, “Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom,” from 1 to 5 p.m. to commemorate the history of Juneteenth.
Focus of Kalamazoo distillery shifts from hand-sanitizer back to cocktails
For Green Door Distilling Co. the coronavirus journey has been from spirits to sanitizer and back again. Right now they are working on getting social distancing right so they can get back to serving spirits.
