Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 262 students who will make up the organization’s 2019-20 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows.
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Legacy: New business hub for minority entrepreneurs to open on MLK Drive
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCW) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking development of Legacy: a new innovation and co-working space designed by and for African American entrepreneurs.
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On the Block: Wandering Into Black History
During the Black History Month Read-in, Leonard Glover, his two children and a modest group of community members enjoyed poems and stories about African-Americans, by African-Americans.
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Zablocki Community School celebrates Winter Walk to School Day FRIDAY, March 8th
“Walking to school is an easy way to be healthy, reduce pollution, and helps kids arrive ready to learn. Getting morning exercise has proven to increase school performance.” says Jake Newborn, Programs Director the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
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Milwaukee Backline and Austin KUTX’s “The Break” musicians join forces for SXSW showcase
Free Showcase Show Set For March 12 at Barracuda in Austin.
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Famed Syrian classical guitarist playing Milwaukee concert to benefit refugees on March 10
Jarjour performs a wide range of the classical guitar repertoire, ranging from the traditional Spanish/Latin American, through Baroque and Classical, to contemporary music.
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MATC Promise program gives thousands an education lifeline
MATC’s Promise program has helped thousands of low-income students focus on school without having to worry about the burden of tuition.
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Let’s reimagine youth justice in Milwaukee
The lesson from the failed Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons is clear: We cannot keep sending our young people hundreds of miles away, to be locked up without meeting their most basic treatment and healing needs. We need them in our communities where we can be intentional.
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NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic goes live on WGLB 1560AM
NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic recently joined WGLB-AM 1560’s “Morning Mix” to discuss changes coming to our youth justice system.
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‘Scrap it, start fresh, and think:’ What Milwaukee can learn from New York City on housing young offenders
As a major deadline looms for Milwaukee, researchers from Columbia University offer insights learned on how New York overhauled the way it houses young offenders. Will local and state leaders listen?