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Our Voices - Our Community - Our Media
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LGBTQ in Kalamazoo Panel Discussion
Matt Halloran is joined by members of the Kalamazoo community as they discuss the LGBTQ+ community. Panelists include Nathan Nguyen, Marshall Kilgore, Hazel James, and Connar Klock.
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June 30, 2020 Media Briefing
Governor Whitmer provides an update on the State's response efforts to address COVID-19 and details on the Return to Learn Plan for Michigan Schools.
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Class of 2020 Stories
Members of the Class of 2020 from Kalamazoo area High Schools share their stories on the impact of COVID-19 on their senior year of high school.
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LGBTQ+ community leaders talk labels, allyship, and social justice.
“Allyship isn’t like a video game where you are completing quests and gathering experience points until you reach the rank of master ally. Instead it is more like improving your batting average. You have multiple opportunities every day at the plate, and what determines whether you're going to hit that ball or strike out, is how much practice have you put in.” - Hazel James, executive director of Queer Theatre Kalamazoo.
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Five facts about literacy from the Kalamazoo Literacy Council
“The work that I’ve been doing is to help people in the community to see this as more than just a skill that people need to acquire, but more like a right that everyone should have." - Kalamazoo Literacy Council Executive Director Michael Evans.
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Kalamazoo Eastside plans neighborhood revitalization projects
Eastside residents have always had pride for their neighborhood. Now, however, the care and hard work that is giving the Eastside new life, makes that pride visible for all of Kalamazoo to see.
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Local activist and artist to paint a Black Lives Matter mural for Juneteenth celebration
“I am an artist because it’s a tool for social change, not the other way around,” - Maya James
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Public Media Network Proud of Local Media Artist's National Award
Public Media Network announces M.J. Harrell’s music video, Little Miss Perfect, was named the “Best Music Video” among Access Center Professionals in the 2020 Hometown Media Festival.
Media by you
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Connect with Local Government
Gavel to gavel coverage of local municipal meetings keeps you engaged with the decisions of your local elected officials.
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Turn Your Passion into Content
Whether a novice or professional, you can create and deliver your message.
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Community-Driven Media Hub
Media that is controlled and shaped by you. From podcasts to television programs, this is media that reflects the community.
Making home grown media
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MediaU
Gain media skills in a hands-on learning environment. MediaU courses provide you with the skills to become a media maker or to improve your skills. Create media to shift our local narratives.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We need people like you to help create local media. Join us on local productions and learn media skills to share your story. We'll provide the training necessary to get started.
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Nonprofit Partnerships
We partner with local nonprofit organizations to help increase their connections with the community.
The media producer from next door
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Daniel Monroe
Media Maker, "Evil Dragon Theatre" & "Captain Wallace Live!"Bringing a passion for art and media together to entertain all ages.
“I came into PMN with the idea to get my product out and give it a voice in the Kalamazoo community,” said Monroe who first started by producing projects on YouTube and Facebook nearly 15 years ago. “It’s wonderful to have a venue to express creativity.”
