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Patrese Nicole

Patrese Nicole is a Realtor/Housing Advocate and small-business owner who lives on Kalamazoo's Northside with her husband and children. "I've always enjoyed writing," she says. "I'm using my writing as a tool to change the narrative of those without voices."

Patrese Nicole's Latest Articles

It’s complicated: In cities nationwide, including Kalamazoo, barriers can keep people homeless

Kalamazoo county's population is 11 percent Black while 60 percent of those in housing crisis are Black. Clearly, discrimination deeply factors into the housing inequities seen locally. Those barriers are about to be addressed.

Sign of the times: How No Stopping, Standing, or Parking signs disrupt Northside neighborhood

What was intended to be a short-term solution to a serious problem created long-term problems for residents on Northside streets with certain parking signs when the signs stayed up for two decades.

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