KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — On Friday evening, the Black Voters Matter tour bus made its last stop in Kalamazoo.
The organization has been on a nine-city tour throughout the state of Michigan, making stops in Benton Harbor, Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids.
In each city, they host a discussion forum to talk about the most important issues in the 2020 election.
Dozens poured into the Mt. Zion Baptist Church to air grievances about issues facing black communities in Kalamazoo.
“Why is it the places where we live are more likely to be segregated? Have crowded houses? Poorer quality houses? Poorer quality air indoor and outdoor?” asked Dr. Cheryl Dickson of Kalamazoo to a crowd.
Dickson says one of her biggest concerns for the local community is lack of access to health care.
Community members also brought up issues of discrimination against the LGBT community and the environment.
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