A new space for a new generation of Black artists and supporters
Better Kalamazoo Mall visibility lets the 35-year-old Black Arts & Cultural Center call on the community to expand its mission.
Inspirations & Culture
Around every corner in the cities, and down every county road, our amazing neighbors are putting their creativity, passion and purpose on display.
Latest in Inspirations & Culture
‘I want justice. That’s what I need.’
A mother whose daughter was killed by gunfire as a bystander wants answers and action. In grief, she has to be realistic not optimistic.
Learning to checkmate life’s wrong moves
Chess club returns to Urban Alliance in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood for fun and outreach intended to last a lifetime.
Dad Café gives energy to young Kalamazoo fathers
For a society that stereotypes and criticizes fathers for not being involved enough, it doesn’t give them a lot of support. A group of Kalamazoo dads is changing that.
Street artist captures the details of downtown
Crayon sketches are temporary mini-murals of landscapes that give feel-good vibes to passersby and the local artist that makes them.
The three women of Kalamazoo who inspire KSO’s 100-year celebration
The composer of “Traces,” the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s specially commissioned season opener, talks about how music can tell the stories of trailblazers and current events.
