Rootead will honor five local leaders at its third annual African Masquerade Fundraiser Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Rootead is excited to host our third annual African Masquerade Fundraiser Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The Community Healing Branch of the Rootead Enrichment Center strengthens adult wellness in Kalamazoo by offering dedicated spaces to manage stress and prioritize physical and mental health.
Last year, Rootead Enrichment Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary while navigating significant organizational changes. Throughout the transition, we have stayed committed to our mission and to serving the community, while focusing on creating a strong internal culture that prioritizes a healthy team and financially stable organization.
Last year, Rootead Enrichment Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary while navigating significant organizational changes. Throughout the transition, we have stayed committed to our mission and to serving the community, while focusing on creating a strong internal culture that prioritizes a healthy team and financially stable organization.
Rootead Enrichment Center will host our annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday June 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bronson Park. This free, family friendly event is designed
On March 1, the Fetzer Center was filled with the vibrant sounds of drumming and the energy of traditional african dance as the Rootead Youth Drum and Dance Ensemble (RYDDE)
Black Maternal Health Week takes place annually April 11-17, and is a campaign that brings awareness to the experiences of Black mothers and birthing people. This year marked the ten
In continued celebration of Black History Month, the Rootead Youth Drum and Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) performed in their annual fundraiser showcase. RYDDE, Rootead’s pre-professional youth drum and dance company, put
As crowds gathered and hushed, the lobby of Kellogg Community College’s Student Center echoed with the sound of drums from Kalamazoo-based performance troupe Rootead on Thursday. Dancers and drummers from
