African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.
Bus Rapid Transit line could alter local mass-transit landscape
The East-West Bus Rapid Transit line would serve as a high-speed alternative for commuters looking to travel across the center of the city.
On the Block: New food truck
Washington Park residents recently opened The Noodle Café, a food truck offering dishes from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Sharehouse Goods, related businesses seek to contribute to ‘human flourishing’
Jarod Cronk’s faith, entrepreneurial skills and spirit support his family and build community in Washington Heights and Sherman Park.
Former Bucks player engages students through art, life story
Desmond Mason, former small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, recently paid a visit to Express Yourself Milwaukee to work with young people.
On the Block: ‘Make it your home’
North Side resident Linda Cooper discovered the African American Women’s Center by chance in 2004. Since that time she has become an integral part of the center as a volunteer and urges others to take advantage of it.
Washington Park Partners marks completion of five-year plan at annual gathering
Attendees at the Washington Park Partners annual gathering enjoyed tamale box dinners and entertainment.
On the Block: Lifetime entrepreneur
DaVaughn Patterson talks about why he wanted to be a business owner, even as a child.
First year of Sankofa MKE festival seeks to bring black Milwaukee together
The daylong Sankofa MKE festival in Washington Park celebrated black lives, music and culture.
Milwaukee Habitat serves 1000th family
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity welcomed its 1,000th family served in the Greater Milwaukee area into their new home during a ceremony on Friday, June 17th, in the Washington Park neighborhood. For the past 32 years, Milwaukee Habitat has carried out their vision of building a world where everyone has a decent place to live through […]
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