The sometimes-violent demonstrations that erupted in Sherman Park after the police killing of a 23-year-old black man are the result of long-standing tensions, say residents and community leaders.
Youth sports camp to feature non- traditional sports, mentorship
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II is inviting Milwaukee children and teens to attend the Pepp Nation Sports Leadership Camp’s Community Play Day at Moody Park (N. 22nd and W. Burleigh Streets) on Friday, August 19. The FREE camp will begin with a breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday, and will include sessions on non-traditional sports, including […]
Teens learn African dance, drumming in Marquette summer program
The African-based arts camp features traditional dance and drumming and contemporary and modern dance.
Sherman Park residents express sorrow and shock at weekend violence
Describing their feelings about the weekend events in Sherman Park, several residents also speak about what should be next.
The “unrest” in this city began decades ago
Venice Williams is the director of Alice’s Garden and The Body & Soul Healing Arts Center. A lay minister, teacher, healer, and facilitator who works to improve the lives of young people, formerly incarcerated people and others in the central city, Williams says the recent violence in Sherman Park is not about the incident that sparked it.
South Side residents work to complete mural on supermarket wall
Historic Mitchell Street, Clarke Square and Muskego Way residents illustrate what their community means to them with the help of muralists Tia Richardson and Jeanette Martín.
Bronzeville forum explores police-community relations
The “good old days” of police work in Milwaukee and the prospects for improving police-community relations in the future were topics of discussion at a recent public forum hosted by the First Stage theater group.
Community leaders say Milwaukee ‘can’t police’ its way out of violence
During a recent gathering of public officials, police, nonprofits and community leaders expressed support for a comprehensive approach to addressing violence, particularly gun violence in the City of Milwaukee.
Save the Date: Health equity mural unveiling and celebration 8/14
Save the Date for the Health Equity mural unveiling and celebration! Art as a Method of Health Advocacy Sunday, August 14 12:30 pm, in conjunction with Ciclovia MKE The Milwaukee Diabetes and Oral Health Gallery (1200 Cesar Chavez Dr) The Milwaukee Diabetes and Oral Health Art Gallery, Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative, youth from La Luz Del Mundo/Light of the […]
Federal legislation ‘born in Milwaukee’ aims to reduce poverty
Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced the Stronger Way Act, legislation intended to create a path out of poverty through a new jobs program and tax credits.
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