Brandi Elam grew up near 76th and Hampton where fear kept neighbors from knowing each other. During her high school years, which she spent in Green Bay, she experienced both discrimination as well as a strong sense of community. When Elam moved back to Milwaukee she found a place to call home.

Milwaukee Stories link: http://milwaukeestories.org/2015/07/03/ive-got-a-lot-of-learning-to-do/

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