Impact Stories
People get to think about it: Impact story
Gun violence is a problem in Kalamazoo, and Ashley Lanting set out to discover the root causes of it directly from people in our community with lived experiences. Her short documentary, titled "Trigger Warning", features the stories of Big B…
The skills that shaped Eden’s story
Eden didn’t expect to find a turning point on a trip to the library. But in 2021, while visiting the downtown Kalamazoo Public Library, Eden spotted a poster in the glass encased bulletin board. It mentioned film production and journalism…
Producer Spotlight: Letammarr Briggs
The Letammarr Show has brought interesting people of all types on camera for over 10 years. Letammarr Briggs has been a dedicated community producer with Public Media Network for over 10 years, sharing his bright spirit and meaningful conversations through The Letammarr Show. His…
PSA Days: “A Real Blessing for Nonprofits”
Nonprofits often struggle with small budgets and short staffing. The uncertain and missing funding that is all too common these days makes it even worse. How can we help the nonprofits in our community to get the word out about…
Finding Community Through Stories: Marvinetta’s Journey with PMN
"At the heart of everybody's story is a desire to make a difference," Marvinetta Penn says. And for her, Public Media Network is the bridge that turns that desire into action. As a producer with PMN, Marvinetta has seen firsthand the…
Impact Story: “It’s all he talks about.”
I heard the sound of a shutter - a photo being taken. Then another. And another. All quickly, with only small pauses inbetween. If you walked into Public Media Network, it wouldn't be too common to hear a camera shutter.…