Who was the first African American firefighter in Kalamazoo?
Who was the first African American male teacher in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Who was the first African American female principal?
Find out more about these and more than 50 other local trailblazers during this interactive history presentation by Sonya and Sean Hollins of Season Press. Season Press produced a coloring book and video series to highlight history makers of Kalamazoo. During this presentation local residents of all ages will be educated and entertained as they learn of people they may never have been exposed to in the history books. While Black History Month often shares of nationally-known figures in Black history, the Hollins’ will provide a local perspective and little-known facts about those whose contributions to Kalamazoo County have opened doors for those in the areas of education, medicine, sports, and beyond.
Your Turn Women of Kalamazoo Coloring Book
Kalamazoo’s African American Men First Coloring book
What: Your Turn: African American First of Kalamazoo
When: 6-7 p.m., Monday, February 12th, 2024
Where: Eastwood Branch Library, 1112 Gayle Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
View Your Turn videos Your Turn video series created in partnership with the Merze Tate Explorers.
To purchase Your Turn coloring books, visit Sonya Hollins’ Amazon Author Central Page.