KENOSHA ⏤ Since The Uptown Observer began, we’ve pursued what we call “humanity-centered journalism.”
What this means is, instead of showing what gets more pageviews, we try to focus on the people. Within that, we try to add in little flourishes of personality that others may not.
For a while now, our intern Olivia Crudup has sat down with people from the community to tell their stories.
We’ve called these “Humanity-Centered Saturday” stories.
While we assure you those will continue, we want to take a moment this week to recap the stories Olivia has already written.
In that, you get to see the lives the Observer has been able to be apart of ⏤ though ever so briefly.
Therefore, please, take time to read the Humanity-Centered Stories we have published since launching in the fall of 2020.
July 16, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ The Observer has been on the scene of government meetings and also a…
July 16, 2021
July 7, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ A new community group ⏤ Kenosha Coalition Organizing for Resolution (KCOR) ⏤ hopes…
July 7, 2021
June 30, 2021
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Kenosha County officials Wednesday expressed gratitude after Gov. Tony Evers signed AB…
June 30, 2021
June 28, 2021
Lately, when I think about the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood project near Uptown Kenosha, I return…
June 28, 2021
June 16, 2021
HUBERTUS, Wis. ⏤ The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy…
June 16, 2021
June 10, 2021
“Now is the time to come together.” There is no doubt in my mind that…
June 10, 2021
June 9, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Saturday, Kenosha Pride and supporters filled the Rhode Center for the Arts to…
June 9, 2021
June 7, 2021
This morning I got up and decided that I would go on a walk/hike around…
June 7, 2021
June 1, 2021
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Today, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announced that the Rainbow Pride flag…
June 1, 2021
May 25, 2021
When I returned to this city a few years ago, I had no intention of…
May 25, 2021
May 20, 2021
It’s taken me a long time to appreciate and understand my grandfather, Arzell “Flukie” Thompson,…
May 20, 2021
May 8, 2021
“God, we sit in this basement in Grace Welcome Center ready to see you in…
May 8, 2021
April 30, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Since August, a good number of people have heard the name “Daniel Thompson”,…
April 30, 2021
April 26, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ A peaceful Sunday march and protest eventually ended in Kenosha County deputies placing…
April 26, 2021
April 24, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ I first met and talked to Jon Linton, founder of “Let’s Be Better…
April 24, 2021
April 21, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ I decided to record my initial thoughts following the guilty verdicts returned against…
April 21, 2021
April 18, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Sometimes, the written word falls short of expressing the emotion and thoughts we…
April 18, 2021
April 7, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ Local artist Katy Wallner may be a hot mess. But it’s OK. She…
April 7, 2021
April 2, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Tomorrow, the whole Kenosha community will have the opportunity to come together for…
April 2, 2021
April 1, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ Black lives are still an important topic in conversation and in art in…
April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ It’s official: The Kenosha Pride festival will return to Veterans Memorial Park on…
April 1, 2021
March 29, 2021
#ObserverConversations: Talking about building trust, police life with KPD Detective Tommar Franklin
KENOSHA ⏤ Last week, the Uptown Observer had the opportunity to sit down for a…
March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ This past week, Observer supporters’ eyes fell mostly on the story of Kenosha…
March 29, 2021
March 27, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenosha Police Department Detective Tommar Franklin has served his nation and his community…
March 27, 2021
March 26, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ On Friday, the group known as the Wisconsin 7 finished a 22-day fast…
March 26, 2021
March 24, 2021
Editor’s Note: This column is about Observer Founder Daniel Thompson’s subjective experiences getting a COVID-19…
March 24, 2021
March 20, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ Everyone knows of Officer Friendly in Kenosha, although many forget about the human…
March 20, 2021
March 19, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Next week, the Kenosha Coalition for Dismantling Racism will co-lead another “Courageous Conversation”…
March 19, 2021
March 6, 2021
Alvin owens serves community with ‘collective’ KENOSHA ⏤ Known for his amazing haircuts and involvement…
March 6, 2021
March 5, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ The group now known as the “Wisconsin 7” took their last bites before…
March 5, 2021
March 1, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ While fasting in Biblical context mostly pertained to seeking something from God, the…
March 1, 2021
February 27, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Known as “Mama” in her community, Arnetta Griffin has been working to better…
February 27, 2021
February 26, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ How can you bring joy into a local child’s day for only $12.66?…
February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
Good Morning, Kenosha! The Uptown Observer’s stringer Jordan Pauley, of Pauley’s Pro Pics, got up…
February 26, 2021
February 13, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Jo Wynn has served her community for the vast majority of the time…
February 13, 2021
February 13, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ A mix of important announcements ⏤ including Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis’ upcoming…
February 13, 2021
February 12, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenoshan Porche Bennett-Bey will serve as a panelist at an event drawing Midwest…
February 12, 2021
February 11, 2021
Good Morning! The Uptown Observer‘s stringer Jordan Pauley, of Pauley’s Pro Pics, took photos this…
February 11, 2021
February 10, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Grace Welcome Center will be hosting a free bread and milk giveaway Feb.…
February 10, 2021
February 8, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ Grace Welcome Center in Kenosha’s Uptown neighborhood has faced many uncertainties since COVID-19…
February 8, 2021
February 6, 2021
KENOSHA ⏤ When the pandemic started, volunteers at Grace Welcome Center got together and came…
February 6, 2021
February 5, 2021
Musicians, owners open up about challenges in staying afloat KENOSHA ⏤ Imagine, if you will,…
February 5, 2021
February 2, 2021
KENOSHA — On Friday, Jan. 29, Rev. Jonathan Barker of Grace Lutheran Church completed 100…
February 2, 2021
January 31, 2021
KENOSHA — With most Kenoshans’ cars buried in a layer of the white stuff and…
January 31, 2021
January 29, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ “We need more love in this community.” After an hour-and-a-half-long conversation, Ald. Anthony…
January 29, 2021
January 28, 2021
Tonight at 5 p.m. the United Way of Kenosha County will be reviewing resources available…
January 28, 2021
January 19, 2021
The week of Jan. 18, Ald. Dominic Ruffalo, County Supervisor Andy Berg and artist Katy…
January 19, 2021
January 12, 2021
KENOSHA ⸺ During last night’s Licenses and Permits Committee meeting, the few listening gleaned not…
January 12, 2021
December 11, 2020
KENOSHA ⏤Time Magazine has chosen a local activist as one of its Guardians of the Year…
December 11, 2020
November 23, 2020
KENOSHA ⏤ Dr. Dominique Pritchett knows what it’s like to not have a voice. Her…
November 23, 2020
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