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Battle Creek’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation circles do the work of confronting racism
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MLK Day conversation: History can be rewritten, historian tells Kalamazoo ministers
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Showing Up for Racial Justice is the name and the mission of activists in Battle Creek and beyond
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New volunteer coalition focuses on shelter, heat, meals, and advocacy for Kalamazoo's homeless
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New program will make money available to new residents who want to locate in Battle Creek
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Battle Creek’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation circles do the work of confronting racism
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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MLK Day conversation: History can be rewritten, historian tells Kalamazoo ministers
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Equity
Showing Up for Racial Justice is the name and the mission of activists in Battle Creek and beyond
Jane Simons
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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New volunteer coalition focuses on shelter, heat, meals, and advocacy for Kalamazoo's homeless
Al Jones
Monday, January 18, 2021
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New program will make money available to new residents who want to locate in Battle Creek
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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The Blog: A traditional Republican’s reaction to the Trump insurrection
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2020 leads Kalamazoo arts groups to discover how the show can go on and in 2021 it will
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Calhoun County Administator Kelli Scott reflects on 2020, looks ahead to 2021
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Battle Creek City Manager looks ahead to city's responsibilities in coming year
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Monday, January 4, 2021
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Monday, December 21, 2020
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City of Kalamazoo and United Way have a new grant program to help small businesses pay for PPE
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Monday, December 21, 2020
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Kalamazoo River Valley Trail supporters seek funds to finish the final link with trails to the east
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Those without homes in Battle Creek have a new shelter on East Michigan
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Battle Creek
Changes for Battle Creek
Food distribution, financial literacy, job training, and more, funded through a collection of small business operations is how Kingdom Builders in Battle Creek works to bring about change.
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