WKTV Journal In Focus Ken Norris

Join Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson and guests for a casual conversation over coffee to "Celebrate the Small Victories" during the global pandemic. Let’s focus on the positive, what we've learned, how we adapted, and what moving forward looks like. This will be an uplifting take during this challenging time but will include real stories of pain and struggle and, of course, the small victories.

This discussion will be focused on insights from community leaders who have a broad perspective of local businesses, non-profits and our thriving New American community. We are happy to welcome guests Sagar Dangal, Hanna Schulze and Tarah Carnahan.

Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson recently hosted a Community Conversation on Immigration at Broad Leaf Local Beer.  The panel included Hillary Scholten, Democratic candidate for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, and Bo Torres, local Hispanic community leader.  The event was co-moderated by Marshall Kilgore of United Precinct Delegates.

In this episode Kentwood City Commissioner Emily Bridson hosts a Community Conversation on Homelessness.  Joining Emily are co-moderator Marshall Kilgore, and panel members Wende Randall, Stephen Wooden, James White and Cheryl Schuch.  Judge William G. Kelly, chief judge for Kentwood's 62B District Court, delivers the keynote address.

In this episode, host Ken Norris and his guests discuss the local non-profit Alternatives In Motion.  Joining Ken are Executive Director Coleen Marie Davis, and Board of Directors Vice President Michael Pratt.  They highlight the organizations beginnings and detail its ultimate goal of enhancing independence through access to mobility. 

In this episode, Ken and Emily discuss the social and economic aspects of anti-discrimination policies.  Their guests are Patti Caudill of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Skot Welch of Global Bridgebuilders.

In this episode, In Focus discusses what is sometimes called the Pink Tax, public policies including taxation often viewed as discriminatory toward females.  Ken Norris and Kentwood City Commissioner Emily Bridson are joined by State Sen. Winnie Brinks and Sandy Swanson, President of the Kentwood Women’s Club.