Celebrating Black History Month
Throughout Black History Month, BBBS will celebrate Black staff and board members by sharing their mentoring stories.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Matt Lynn
Matt Lynn, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for local youth.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Aniyah Johnson
Aniyah Johnson is a 9th-grade entrepreneur,, student council treasurer at Kalamazoo Central High School, basketball player, advocate for social change, and heartfelt volunteer.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Judge Curtis J. Bell
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,...
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Zhia Martin
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.
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Brooke Edwards
A senior at Kalamazoo Central, Brooke Edwards is a competitive cheerleader, AP student, local volunteer, and catalyst of social change.
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Jahleel “DJ Boogie” Fisher
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...
Celebrating Local Black Youth: Terrance Jones
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...
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Jonathan Yarbrough
Jonathan Yarbrough, Operations Manager at the Douglass Community Center, believes in working together toward positive change.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Tony Patterson
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...
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Shawntel Lindsey
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.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Philip & Ean Hamilton
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.