When a local pet owner realizes her dog is unusually funny and unique, she teamed with a local artist to create a comic for the world to enjoy. READ MORE!
Youth sought for documentary on Michigan native
Learn about the exciting life of a Michigan native while putting her life on film! READ MORE!
VOLUNTEER TO HELP DROP-OUTS RECONNECT
-KRESA/Youth Opportunities Unlimited and Big Brothers Big Sisters are partnering with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and others in Education Reconnection to positively impact the high school graduation rate of Kalamazoo area youth and expose them to educational opportunities beyond high school. The pilot project has identified 25 youth between the ages of 16 and 19 who have dropped-out of school or are at risk to drop-out who will be connected to multiple education and support services that will assist each youth to develop and follow a pathway for school success and gainful employment. READ MORE!
Student documentary focuses on RACE
Youth share their views on RACE during the student-produced film, “Racism: Through the Eyes of Youth.” The film will debut during a free red-carpet screening at Little Theatre on the campus of Western Michigan University. LEARN HOW TO ATTEND!
Race expert to bring race, local issues to view
“Racism is like putting a ball on the hill, once it picks up momentum, it will keep going down hill and keep picking up speed,” said John Powell. “Race has been a very powerful part of us; even before the United States was a country…It’s a part of our history and it won’t just go away without potential work.” READ OF POWELL’S UPCOMING VISIT!
Looking for Talika: a modern play on marriage
“Can a married woman have a friend of the opposite sex? How do you keep a sense of yourself when you are married? What about abuse in marriage? Those are some of the many questions raised in the Von Washington, Sr. production, “Looking For Talika,” coming to the Epic Center. READ MORE!
Gospel Today founder inspires others through her walk
Glance through the press kit of Dr. Teresa Hairston and you will see the publisher of Gospel Today magazine posed alongside heavy-hitters in the political, music and business worlds. She has been featured in Essence and Ebony magazines and has been named the “Oprah” of Gospel. Through the many accolades she receives, her spirit is humble, yet her success and confidence through Christ leads many to seek her advice on how to be the person God has called them to be. READ MORE!
The Meeting shares of “what could have” happened
What would have happened if the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X had met? The play, “The Meeting” shared that through a thought-provoking and entertaining event for the entire family. READ MORE!
Comedian Damon Williams has jokes. However, his road to success has taken him from being the owner of a Subway sandwich shop to opening for the Kings of Comedy. He will come to Kalamazoo this weekend! READ MORE!
Local artist in Grand Rapids Art Prize Competition
Local artist Al LaVergne will compete with nearly 1,200 other artists from around the world for $250,000 in prize money during this week’s Art Prize in Grand Rapids. He will present a lecture of his work. FIND OUT MORE AND VOTE!