Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Isaiah Harris
Isaiah Harris, CEO of Harris Wholesome Juice Bar, gives back to the community through random acts of kindness.
BBBSMI Brings Home a Silver Biggie Marketing Award!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan won the Silver Biggie Marketing Award for the Local Black Heroes campaign!
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Marissa Harrington
Marissa Harrington is a local realtor and associate broker who is passionate about creating a more equitable community.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Buddy Hannah
Buddy Hannah is a Kalamazoo playwright, director, and poet. He impacts our community through his talent and willingness to generously share his knowledge.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Dana Calloway
Dana Calloway is a 1st-grade teacher at Woodward Elementary who has dedicated her career to the academic success of her students.
Local Black Heroes Round-Up 2022
Throughout Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrated local Black heroes and Black-owned businesses and organizations.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Monteze Morales
Monteze Morales, Director of Kalamazoo Promise Services at KVCC, serves as an educational consultant as well as Vice-Chair of the Kalamazoo County Commissioners. She is dedicated to ensuring academic success...
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Ervin Armstrong
Ervin Armstrong, a man of God, helps families prepare a better financial future for their children while giving back to their respective churches.
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Gwendolyn Hooker
Gwendolyn Hooker is the CEO and Founder of Helping Other People Exceed (HOPE) Thru Navigation. She is also the Owner of HMG Navigation & Planning, LLC. Through her life's work,...
Celebrating Local Black Heroes: Jeanne Mitchell
Jeanne Mitchell poured into everyone around her so deeply that her name is one remembered fondly, even nearly a decade in her wake.