KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Black Arts and Cultural Center in Kalamazoo is bending tradition this holiday season with the introduction of a black Santa Claus.
Sunday marked the third time this year that families could take photos with St. Nick at the Epic Center downtown.
“It’s been a good time,” Dominick Williams said dressed as Santa Clause. “The young ladies, they want American Girl dolls and the boys have been asking for the Nintendo Switch.”
The change to Santa Claus is a part of a growing trend to be more inclusive.
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