Tag: Kalamazoo housing discrimination
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Cracks in the Foundation
Jennifer L. DaytonFounder, The Kalamazoo Justice Project January – March 20, 2025 Once Christmas was over, the screaming in the hallways, the police lights outside my window, and the shouting from apartment 317 had mostly subsided. I hoped the worst had passed. New Year’s Eve was quiet, and for a moment, I believed things might…
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Christmas at the Creamery
In December of 2024, I thought everything was finally aligning.On December 12, my feature with Bold Journey was published, a piece that celebrated the growth of Homecrest & Co. and the story behind it. It felt like a milestone, a moment when my continued hard work was starting to pay off for what I had…
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When Mayors Are Landlords: The Housing Power of David Anderson
Kalamazoo is a city at a crossroads, facing a housing crisis that demands our immediate attention. While we pride ourselves on being a community of generosity, innovation, and opportunity, the stark reality of our housing situation tells a different story. Every day, residents are grappling with unsafe conditions, escalating rents, and landlord retaliation. What’s more,…
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Before the Walls Were Drawn: The Roots of Housing Injustice in Kalamazoo
Photo Credit: Kalamazoo Public Library, Local History Collection
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