Social justice advocate Margaret Rozga reads her poem “Eden” and explains how gardening is a metaphor for activism.
On The Block
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On the Block: Keeping the faith
Alexander James, 24, talks about how spirituality has changed his life.
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On the Block: Moving home
Imani Ray, 18, grew up in Milwaukee but moved to Arizona before her senior year of high school. After graduation, she returned to the community she calls home.
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On the Block: Hurricane Katrina
M.J. Perez talks about going to New Orleans to volunteer in 2005.
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On the Block: Stress at school
Teresa Torres, captain of the Franklin Heights Block Watch and aunt of 9-year-old Stephen, worries about what’s happening in Milwaukee classrooms.
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On the Block: Rehabilitation
Joe Guentner, 64, talks about taking responsibility for his actions.
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On the Block: “Just surviving”
Michelle Legener, 39, talks about her struggle with keeping a job.
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On The Block: He once was lost
Brother Wiley Watson talks about how Milwaukee Victory Church’s Christian Restoration Home, 2212 W. National Ave., has changed his life.
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On the Block: Father figures
Charlene Love, 48, talks about not knowing who her real father is.
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On the Block: Drug testing for food stamps?
Trell Harris, 23, opposes legislation in Madison that, if approved, would require drug testing for food stamp recipients.