In honor of David F. Gakodi
Last fall, video podcast host Marvinetta Woodley-Penn sat down with a young man named David F. Gakodi. She had no…
Did you know your story matters? – Impact Story
When people share their stories, something powerful happens – understanding grows, perspectives shift, and neighbors see how much they truly…
NEW EPISODE: “I always knew my course” Cassandra Stewart sits down with Marvinetta on All Stories Matter!
In this episode of 'All Stories Matter,' Marvinetta Woodley Penn sits down with Cassandra Stewart from Milestone Senior Services. They…
NEW Episode: Remembering Rota-Kiwan on All Stories Matter
The Rotary Club of Kalamazoo and the Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo joined forces over 100 years ago to create and…
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…
NEW All Stories Matter: Jodi Michaels and Global Ties Kalamazoo
Jodi discusses her journey from Canada to California, to New York to Kalamazoo, as well as a few stops and…
NEW Episode: All Stories Matter – Sidney “The Rock” Ellis, A Man for all Seasons
In this episode of All Stories Matter, Marvinetta welcomes guest Sidney Ellis! Sidney moved to Kalamazoo from Detroit to pursue…
NEW Episode: All Stories Matter – Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber
Clarence Lloyd and Kevin Crittendon first knew of each other from passing encounters on the Western Michigan Univeristy campus, exchanging…
NEW Episode: All Stories Matter – Shonda Buchanan
Shonda's curiosity –particularly about her family lineage – began in childhood. At age 16, she wrote in her journal the…
NEW Programming: All Stories Matter – Behind the Scenes of the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo
While many have heard bits and pieces about Rotary, few have behind the scenes stories that speak to the true…
NEW EPISODE: All Stories Matter – Stephanie the Traveling Personal Trainer
Stepanie Stroud has been an active person all her life. Since 2014, she has been working one-on-one to get others…
NEW Episode: All Stories Matter – Empowered Women Empowering Others
Rhasheda Shepherd, ED Arc Community Advocates and author, workshop facilitator, and public speaker, Demarra West discuss their personal journeys toward…