Historic King Drive
Joshing Around Milwaukee - Season 3 | Episode 73
In this inspiring episode of Joshing Around Milwaukee, we sit down with Raynetta “Ray” Hill, Executive Director of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District, to explore the collaboratve intersection of economic growth, community revitalization and cultural pride along Historic King Drive. Ray shares her journey from studying criminal justice to becoming a dynamic leader in Milwaukee’s economic development scene. We dive into her favorite projects, the “Pride and Promise” vision for 2025 and the ways arts and culture fuel economic mobility. Listeners will also learn about the BRUSH mural campaign and get an insider’s view of the state of local businesses on King Drive.
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Milwaukee’s Historic King Drive blends rich African American heritage with thriving local businesses, cultural landmarks, public art and community events, creating a hub of pride and progress in the heart of the city.
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