"This is an opportunity to get balanced stories," said Lounell C. Britt, Executive Director of the Sanderlin Center. She sees great value in having a news bureau in Midtown. "Lots of things happen that have nothing to do with drugs and violence," Britt said, noting that many churches and youth programs are housed within the limits of Midtown. "But you don't hear about programs like that," she said. "The people in our area don't speak loud enough. I don't think we get heard or our issues are expose. It is good that they're making changes," said Midtown resident, Rose Walker   "I think it's important that you report on positive activities in the neighborhood. The media concentrates on the negative, but a lot of good happens in the black community," said Midtown resident, William Graveley.   A lot of things are going on in our community. there are stories to be heard and things to be corrected, good and bad," said Midtown resident, Patrick Brown.   "I think it's about time we started getting some recognition and coverage in this area and started getting things cleaned up. It's long past due," said Midtown resident, Gary Austin

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