Five stories about Racine County residents who wanted to see change in 2020

FRANKSVILLE — Jay Luther, a bartender at Joey’s West, considers himself a goofball.

“I’m always one to go outside of the box a little bit and have a little fun with everything. I’ve never shied from that,” he said.

MOUNT PLEASANT — Debra Baker wakes up at midnight every day and sews for 12-15 hours. She’s been doing this since March 25.

The Mount Pleasant resident is retired. She owns five sewing machines, but has made more than 700 facial masks for several different types of people, with no help.

RACINE — Amid numerous recent protests and rallies, a member of the Racine City Council is attempting to show his support for Black Lives Matter in a different way — trekking a 200 mile course throughout every neighborhood in Racine.

District 14 Alderman Jason Meekma is striving to address racial and social injustice issues through policy and advocacy.

RACINE — Kejuan Goldsmith is adjusting back to college life at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He is a sophomore majoring in environmental policy and planning and theater studies, and minoring in democracy and justice studies.

But school isn’t the only thing he’s been focusing on lately. The Racine native and Case High School graduate has also been very active in the recent Black Lives Matter protests, even organizing some himself.

RACINE — Mahogany Gallery has moved to its owner Scott Terry’s hometown of Racine — and the new space is offering a lot more than its previous location.

The art exhibition area, cultural center and creative space has moved from 1345 52nd St., Kenosha, to 1422 Washington Ave. in Racine’s Uptown. The grand reopening was Saturday.