These days the 101 year old Bessie "Madear" Havard lives with her daughter in Albion. But once, she danced with her grandchildren to the songs of the day.
The anti-racism tool Brave Spaces requires radical truth-telling. It's usually not comfortable but it is necessary. Find out more about this event coming up at OnePlace at the Kalamazoo Public Library.
In 2019, more than 5,590 Native American women were reported missing. Murder is the third-leading cause of death for them. Yet there is still no single database that tracks the number of Native women who go missing or are murdered every year.
Annabelle Thorpe's favorite memories include building her dream house and planting all the wildflowers herself. Meet the first centenarian of Calhoun County in a series featuring their memories and observations.
The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.
For the third consecutive year, Walsh’s online MBA program has been ranked a Tier One Global Online MBA by CEO Magazine. Walsh earned the highest ranking of three Michigan schools on the list.
When it came to evaluating Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's response to civil unrest in 2020, consultants say they tried to "find where that truth is in the spectrum. But it’s not all one way or another."
In 2016 Nadin and Corky Malcom purchased 95 acres in Pennfield and began building barns and installing fences for pastures where horses could roam. They soon started to rescue the animals and today they have 10 horses they are taking care of.
How can we recognize Asian accomplishments in Kalamazoo? Here is a handful of women who can help in that regard.
A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives.
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