Social justice advocate Margaret Rozga reads her poem “Eden” and explains how gardening is a metaphor for activism.
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Native American group honors veterans
Flowering Tree, an organization that promotes Native American culture, held an event Saturday honoring veterans, active military members and others who serve the community at the All Nations Senior and Culture Center at 33rd and State Street.
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Farmers market opens in Jackson Park
Despite rainy weather, neighborhood residents turned out for the first farmers market in Jackson Park. Vendors sold early summer greens and vegetables, bakery-made bread, gifts and stationary and food truck goodies.
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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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Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Planting Festival
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center held its “Planting Festival” At the Native Wellness Garden at 6th and Howard over the weekend. Volunteers planted the “3 Sisters Garden,” and the Medicine Wheel Garden, and prepared other areas for planting.
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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.