Twelve girls from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will experience everything from flying a plane to conducting a mock trial during the first Tate-Stone Travel Writers Academy at Kalamazoo College! Stay tuned for updates and forgive me as I take a week off to help inspire youth. See you with updates to Community Voices during the week of July 15!
Still Time to Help a Local Girl in Experience of a Lifetime!
Give a local girl a chance to meet amazing women during a unique 6-night residential writing camp on the campus of Kalamazoo College! READ MORE ON HOW TO DONATE!
Community to Help Select $25,000 Winner
“Everybody had a moment where they were awestruck at something they hadn’t seen before; or thought was pretty underground and was being raised in a really important way,” Grant said. READ MORE ABOUT THIS UPCOMING PRIZE EVENT!
Exclusive Photos of ISSAC Event!
ISSAC awards those in the community making a difference. SEE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY VOICES PHOTOS HERE!
A Motown Temptation Remembered by Area Ex-Wife, Motown Artist
Motown singer remembers her ex-husband of the Temptations. READ MORE!
Legacy Ball Celebrates Possibilities in Kazoo, Grand Rapids
Legacy Ball honors students, community, during Black History Month. SEE WHO WAS HONORED! SEE PHOTOS!
NMA to Work from the “Bottom Up” on Gun Violence
The time is right to do what is right to protect families against the violence surrounding guns in the Kalamazoo community. See what area leaders plan to do about it. READ MORE!
Coupon of the Week: Perfect Blend Gourmet Coffee
See all coupons! Print or take your phone to the store! Get a discount and support a local business!
Know Your History: Battle Creek Music Legends
Did you know that Earth, Wind and Fire was first known as the Salty Peppers? READ MORE ON THIS LOCAL MUSIC HISTORY!
CREATIVE GENES: Artists’ Work Shares Happy Black History
In this excerpt of Creative Genes, we feature a Kalamazoo artist whose work depicts the happiness of African American life as part of Black History Month. READ MORE!