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Our Voices - Our Community - Our Media
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August 5, 2020 Commission Meeting
Coverage of the August 5, 2020 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Kalamazoo County. Stay engaged with our local elected officials and the decisions affecting our community.
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August 5, 2020 Media Briefing on COVID-19
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19. Governor Whitmer announces new executive directive to declare racism a public [ . . . ]
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August 5, 2020 COVID-19 Q&A
Dr Mike Ryan and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove answer questions about COVID-19 from the general public on August 5, 2020.
Stay connected...
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Community members and artists create art for resistance at local event
Local Kalamazoo artists and community members gathered at Heritage Hall on WMU's campus to create art.
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Black Wall Street Kalamazoo proposes capital pipeline to bolster Black-owned businesses
“The purpose is injecting capital while giving education to those businesses to make sure that they can have the best chance at survival." -Nicole Triplett, Founder of Black Wall Street Kalamazoo
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What does police training look like in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
“I think that we should give police officers the tools and the opportunities to develop skill sets to help them deal with anybody in the community; different culture, different sex; giving them that knowledge and that confidence, that helps.” - Victor Ledbetter, Director of Kalamazoo Valley's Law Enforcement Training Center
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Virtual Internship Project: Media-Maker Spotlight on Kalpana Kumar
Public Media Network's Virtual Interns have been hard at work this summer creating excellent content and learning about the world of Public, Education and Government Access Television.
Leah spearheaded a project to spotlight the media-makers who contribute time, energy and content to Public Media Network's vibrant community.
Our first spotlight features Kalpana Kumar!
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Public Media Network's Summer 2020 Virtual Internship Program
In June 2020 Public Media Network embarked on its first Virtual Internship Program with the goal of supporting and encouraging emerging media makers on their professional paths. Our cohort met virtually once a week to pitch ideas, provide suggestions, share progress and learn more about Public, Educational, and Government-access television.
Click Here to learn more about our virtual interns and to see their excellent work.
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.”
