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A big-city mix of people and places thrive in Kalamazoo's West Douglas Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Diversity
In support of democracy worldwide, Battle Creek’s Burmese ask for help in protesting Myanmar’s coup
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 11, 2021
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Equity
Battle Creek residents will have opportunity to raise equity issues with Human Relations Board
Jane Simons
Monday, February 22, 2021
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Diversity
Leonard Harris encouraged by the changes he sees in the world and how hearts are changing
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Kids and Education
Did you know a number of dialects are taught in one Battle Creek Schools language arts class?
Jane Simons
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Longform
Equity
Battle Creek’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation circles do the work of confronting racism
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Feature Story
Diversity
MLK Day conversation: History can be rewritten, historian tells Kalamazoo ministers
Al Jones
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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Community Development
Calhoun County Administator Kelli Scott reflects on 2020, looks ahead to 2021
Jane Simons
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Battle Creek City Manager looks ahead to city's responsibilities in coming year
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Transportation
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail supporters seek funds to finish the final link with trails to the east
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Diversity
With Kingdom Builders, Bishop Tino Smith finds ways to bring about the changes the community needs
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
New Kalamazoo area program offers access to therapy for people of color experiencing racial trauma
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Sean Hollins and Sonya Bernard-Hollins recognized for contributions to Kalamazoo and arts community
Mark Wedel
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Feature Story
Diversity
Native American Heritage Fund grant awards go to six Michigan organizations
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Food of the Vine: You’ve got to be hip to eat at Hoodies
Caroline Bissonnette
Monday, November 2, 2020
Feature Story
Equity
Battle Creek City Commission votes to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Jane Simons
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Diversity
Movement has more than one meaning for racial equity and social justice supporter from Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Monday, October 5, 2020
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Beyond sports: Battle Creek group known for Midnight Basketball offers safety net for entire family
Jane Simons
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Traumatic past prepares Raul Maysonet for life as a street minister in Battle Creek’s hot spots
Jane Simons
Monday, September 21, 2020
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