Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground GR Editor

Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground GR Editor's Latest Articles

Grandville Avenue: A neighborhood confronted with a history of redlining and segregation

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground GR Editor

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November 30, 2017

Neighborhoods in the city of Grand Rapids are reflective of the way income inequity and housing segregation exist in the city. Ezequiel Ramirez, a 37 year-old resident of Grandville avenue, shares the ways folks in the community are challenging these barriers. 

Synia Jordan: A legacy of refusal and advocacy on Grandville Avenue

By Michelle Jokisch Polo, On The Ground GR Editor

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October 12, 2017

“My grandmother understood how important it was for her, as a black woman, to own property. It gave her access to mobility and most importantly,” Jordan explains, “the ability to help others who are struggling.”