On The Block: No hate

November 13, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Northwest Side resident Ben Henderson is so concerned about the recent actions of the U.S. president that he marched in a political protest for the first time.

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On the Block: Moving up

November 6, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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Jerry Bucio, a recently retired operations manager at the Aluminum Foundry of Wisconsin and native of Walker’s Point, believes that gentrification on the South Side can help rebuild the neighborhood feel he had while growing up.

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On the Block: Grateful for small things

October 30, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

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Charles Casey has been living in Milwaukee for most of his life. While he says he sees people being put down because of the color of their skin, he knows it is important to thank God for the simple things in life.

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On the Block: A solution to everything

October 23, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Jose Ruiz says despite the violence his four daughters continue to witness through their childhoods, there’s hope for ending it.

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On the Block: The power of women

October 16, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Regina Fondren recently retired and was looking for a way to get involved in the women’s movement, when she came across the Black Women’s Empowerment March.

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On the Block: Customers ‘like family’

October 9, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Pam Mann, who works at a Subway and an adjoining liquor store on Holton Street, said regular customers from both sides of the street protect her when someone gives her a hard time.

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