The Green Tree Community Garden, established in 2013, boasts vegetable gardens, green space, a pergola and a rain garden. Neighborhood residents say it has improved the sense of community in Havenwoods.
Black professionals in Milwaukee encounter opportunity, frustration
A city infamous for significant racial segregation and high rates of incarceration of African-Americans, Milwaukee is also home to a successful community of black professionals seeking social events, networking opportunities and career advancement. Success, they say, requires building strong relationships.
Executive director Vernon replaced at Walnut Way
Hired to replace the retiring Sharon Adams as executive director of Walnut Way Conservation Corp. in June, LaShawndra Vernon has been voted out by the organization’s board of directors.
On the Block: Dangerous political situation
Harambee resident Jerry Walloch says that people in Milwaukee have become complacent when it comes to politics.
At Milwaukee Christian Center, a focus on community persists
The Milwaukee Christian Center, whose senior center is located near 14th Street and National Avenue, has created an atmosphere of support, encouragement and education that helps struggling individuals access opportunities.
‘Urban Heroes, Urban Wood’ tells story of Milwaukee’s black community
A group exhibition of paintings and photographs by African-American artists depicts historic Milwaukee figures on wood from the city’s ash trees.
Spoken word artist Bobby Drake speaks to millennial generation with “Never Say Die”
Bobby Drake performed his “Never Say Die show” at the Black Arts Festival, which concludes Sunday at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center.
Ramone Malone’s band MIC plays soul, blues and jazz at the inaugural Black Arts Festival
Veteran drummer Ramone Malone’s band MIC is set to perform at the inaugural Black Arts Festival.
Blues musician Pierre to host jam session at inaugural Black Arts Festival
Musical prodigy Pierre, who uses no last name, is jamming with his band at the first Milwaukee Black Arts Festival on Saturday, Feb 18.
The inaugural Black Arts Festival features jazz and blues musician Mary Davis
Legendary Milwaukee artist Mary Davis and her band are among the featured artists at the inaugural Black Arts Festival, which runs today through Sunday.
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