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NEW Narrative Lab: Kehinde Oladeji’s Climate Change Story
Kehinde's climate change story connects the changing seasons with farmers losing the ability to accurately predict when to plant - resulting in crop difficulties and cost increases for people to buy food.In her story, she also reflects on seasons and…
NEW Episode: Connecting Communities – KVCC Food Innovations Center and ValleyHUB
Hristina Petrovska and Rachel Bair explain the community classes offered at the ValleyHUB, including the esteemed Honorable Harvest Lecture Series. This education center is accessible for lifelong learning, without the need to work towards a degree. learn more at valleyhub.kvcc.edu/events
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Stand-out Agenda Items – February 17 – 21, 2025
Monday (02/17): Kalamazoo City Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): The City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole will hold a presentation on the city's Development Process. Kalamazoo City Commission (7:00 PM, PMN4): The City Commission will vote to…
NEW Episode: Reeta’s Climate Change Story on Narrative Lab
With the Institute of Public Scholarship, Reeta shares her awareness of climate change and the impact on community health. She has noticed the differences in how the air smells in different parts of Kalamazoo and in other places she has…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Stand-out Agenda Items – February 10 – 13, 2025
As we enter another busy week of Local Government Meetings, take a look at some key items on the agendas. Monday (02/10): Kalamazoo Township Work Session (6:00 PM, PMN4): The Kalamazoo Township work session has been canceled and adjourned to…
NEW Programming: Advancing Healthy Births
In this documentary from community member Rina Rasper, Rina explores the rich history and cultural significance of doulas and midwives in childbirth, highlighting their vital role in empowering Black birthing individuals. Through interviews with doulas, midwives, and families – the…
NEW Episode: Kalamazoo & You – Affordable Housing
On this episode of Kalamazoo & You, City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager Michael Smith is joined by Sharilyn Parsons, the Community Develop Manager of Kalamazoo to discuss more about the obstacles that need to be overcome to address lack of…