Two largely white activist groups staged a demonstration to support the Black Lives Matter movement and express solidarity with the family of Jay Anderson, a black man shot by a Wauwatosa police officer in June.
Westlawn residents move out, ahead of September demolitions
After winning a $30 million federal grant to rebuild the second half of the Westlawn public housing development, the city of Milwaukee’s housing authority is relocating the first group of residents.
Walnut Way mission moves forward under new director
LaShawndra Vernon, the new executive director at Walnut Way Conservation Corp., has taken on the task of leading the organization as it prepares to enter the next phase of its development.
Milwaukee Municipal Court slams shut open records request for court tapes
Wisconsin Justice Initiative, a court watchdog group, is seeking audiotapes to determine whether Municipal Court is meeting its legal obligations, including to provide attorneys to defendants facing jail.
Black residents share stories of police misconduct, demand accountability
The county’s Office on African American Affairs brought community members together to speak about police-community relations in the wake of a week that saw police killings of two black men and the shooting deaths of five officers.
On the Block: From El Salvador to South Side
Andy Barillas, whose family emigrated from El Salvador when he was a child, talks about living on the South Side.
Harambee woman turns devastating loss of baby into fight against infant mortality
Tonda Thompson helped create the 5k HaRUNbee Walk/Run, to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, in Harambee to raise awareness about reducing infant mortality.
Diverse group gathers in Alice’s Garden to address racial oppression
Several hundred community members of all races and ages attended a Black Lives Matter event organized by performing artists and activists.
BET award inspires Club Kids 414 founder to continue search for permanent home
Fresh from his appearance at the BET Awards Show, where he received an award for community service, Marcus Duke is reinvigorated as he continues his efforts to find a permanent home for his organization.
Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
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