A Northside Icon: They call him Mr. Everything
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Northside
A rich heritage of churches, institutions and history defines the Northside neighborhood for many longtime residents. The stamina, longevity, and a cooperative spirit embodied by the elephant, whose bones may well be buried in the neighborhood, are well-represented on the Northside, through its institutions, people and spirit. Northside is the second neighborhood being covered in the “On the Ground" series which amplifies the voices of Northside Neighborhood residents. Over four months, Second Wave journalists will be embedded in the Northside Neighborhood to explore topics of importance to residents, business owners, and other members of the community. The On the Ground program is made possible by funding from the City of Kalamazoo, LISC, the Fetzer Institute, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Michigan WORKS!, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
A cowboy at heart, Murphy Darden’s collection celebrates all that’s possible for African Americans
Artifacts from the first black astronauts, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the first African American millionaire are just the beginning of the Darden collection acquired over many years by the 90-year-old.
$100,000 in funding will help launch new Northside training and entrepreneurial programs
The Northside Cultural Business District is intended to increase the number of resident-owned business, especially those by African American and low-income residents, preserve existing housing and create new housing.
On the Ground moves to Northside neighborhood for 120 days
The On the Ground team has moved into Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood. Here's what's happening.
Longtime residents who choose the Northside create the backbone of the community
The Northside neighborhood has benefited from the hard and dedicated work of people who have lived there for many years.
