Jonathan Groves, who dropped out near the end of 10th grade, talks about his experience at Bay View High School.
Jabril Faraj
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On the Block: Thicker than water
Art Brown, 55, talks about why he decided to change his life after being incarcerated.
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On the Block: ‘A dream job’
Timothy Seeger, 62, talks about leaving the corporate world.
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Alderman says Safe Zones success depends on more police cooperation
A new city-funded initiative to intervene before violence happens is making inroads in Garden Homes but to maximize its impact a partnership with Milwaukee police is necessary, says Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.
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On the Block: A different path
Calvin Young, 55, talks about how he was introduced to life on the streets.
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On the Block: Expanding horizons
Terryon Mckinnie, 16, who grew up near 23rd and Chambers, talks about exploring the world around him.
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Safe Zones ambassadors build relationships in Garden Homes
Neighborhood ambassadors in Garden Homes have sparked hope, mediated violence and begun to build trust in the North Side community.
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Lecture series asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter?’
Reggie Jackson of the Black Holocaust Museum puts the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ to the test in a lecture series that traces the history of devaluing black people in America.
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On the Block: Jack of all trades
Coleone Driver, 48, who is unemployed, talks about the skills he’s acquired over the years.
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On the Block: 18 years sober
Annie Davis, 61, talks about how she started using alcohol to escape a painful childhood.