I know I’m late to this post, but I grew up in the neighborhood behind Hiland, until I moved out on my own at 20. In between then and 27, I was in different parts of town, Nixa for a while. When my husband and I started looking for a home to buy, we set out for a north side home. We have now owned a home near the Grant and Atlantic intersection for 4 years.

In all my years on the north side of town, I haven’t ever had my car broken into. I’ve never been harassed, held at gun point, asked for drugs, seen a dead body, etc. I think people are really gonna be pissed about this particular bit, but I’m convinced the majority of the opinions people hold about the north side stem from good old fashioned racism and classism. Y’all see poor people and black people and get scared.

“I’ll never go north of Sunshine!!” Alright, I don’t particularly want you here anyways if you’re gonna be a dick. I rarely head south of Grand cuz y’all drive like assholes and are rude as hell. Get the sticks out of your asses and have a little compassion.