An inspirer of good mischief, creativity, and fun, Aubrey Jewel Rodgers, Applied Arts and Media Technology instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College shares, "I never thought I would become a...
Aniyah Johnson is a 9th-grade entrepreneur,, student council treasurer at Kalamazoo Central High School, basketball player, advocate for social change, and heartfelt volunteer.
Honorable Curtis J. Bell, Circuit Civil Division & Business Court Judge, makes Kalamazoo a better place, on and off the bench, by setting a standard of treating others with kindness,...
Zhia Martin, a junior at Mattawan High School, sets an example of excellence and the importance of authenticity through her willingness to be herself above all else.
A senior at Kalamazoo Central, Brooke Edwards is a competitive cheerleader, AP student, local volunteer, and catalyst of social change.
Jahleel Fisher, known locally as DJ Boogie, is a student and DJ in Kalamazoo. On top of bringing music to local events, this 7th-grade entrepreneur is a basketball player and...
Terrance Jones, a senior at Kalamazoo Central High School, is a humble leader who cares deeply for his community. Whether it's leading his basketball team to victory after victory while...
Throughout Black History Month, BBBS will celebrate local Black youth and the impact they've made in their communities.
Jonathan Yarbrough, Operations Manager at the Douglass Community Center, believes in working together toward positive change.
Tony Patterson, Supervisor of the Maintenance Department at the Douglass Community Association, is the embodiment of the word “mentor.” For years, Patterson has empowered local youth relentlessly as a basketball...
Shawntel Lindsey, Executive Director of the Fabrick of Life, is building a culture of social cohesion, civic engagement, and equity in the community through art.
Philip and Ean Hamilton, attorneys and co-owners of Hamilton Law, use their voices outside of the office to amplify the interests of those with less representation in the Kalamazoo community.