Reggie Jackson of the Black Holocaust Museum puts the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ to the test in a lecture series that traces the history of devaluing black people in America.
On the Block: Jack of all trades
Coleone Driver, 48, who is unemployed, talks about the skills he’s acquired over the years.
Painful childhood helps Boys & Girls Club manager help struggling kids
Ceso Sprewell, who lost his parents at a young age, struggled as a teen growing up in urban Milwaukee. Now 32, he has found his calling helping youth facing similar challenges.
Friendship Club provides supportive sanctuary for addicts
Members enjoy the safe and healthy social setting at the Friendship Club’s alcohol-free meeting hall on Fond du Lac Avenue.
Owner seeks nonprofit to purchase Sherman Boulevard auction house
The owners of the Schrager Auction House, idle since 2009, have offered to reduce the cost of the building for a worthy nonprofit.
Safe & Sound targets eight neighborhoods for its community safety efforts
Crime prevention organization Safe & Sound has adopted a new strategy to create safer communities in Milwaukee.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Visitors to weekly bed giveaway dream of comfortable place to sleep
A community center called Adullam Outreach gives away donated mattresses, box springs and furniture on the city’s North Side.
Micro lawn-mowing businesses put food on table for poor laborers
For a few dollars, landscapers mow lawns and clear brush for homeowners and small businesses.
On the Block: Tradesman trains teens
Marcus Shepherd explains how a successful career as a drywall finisher inspired him to give back by working with teens at Urban Underground.