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Love Peace and Soul, shown performing in 2015, will be at Music on the Beerline this week. (NNS file photo

1. Workshop discussion on domestic violence, elder and child abuse: Wednesday, July 19

Each month, the Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee, or ECOM, hosts a monthly gathering to discuss topics of interest in the community. On Wednesday, July 19, the topics will be domestic violence and elder and child abuse. This workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell St.. There is a $5 charge for refreshments. More information here.  

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2. Workshop for families on mental health and relationships: Wednesday, July 19

Sixteenth Street Community Wellness and Muskego Way Forward are hosting a free workshop for kids and adults on mental health and improving relationships with children. The event takes place Wednesday, July 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1608 W. Forest Home Ave. Each family will receive a free gift. More information here.

3.  Community conversation about experiences with disabilities: Thursday, July 20

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is hosting a community conversation on Thursday, July 20 about the experiences of individuals and families with disabilities. This free event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Independence First, 540 S. 1st St. with lunch included. Registration is required as space is limited. More information here.  

4. America’s Black Holocaust Museum virtual book club discussion: Thursday, July 20

Join the America’s Black Holocaust Museum book club on Thursday July 20 at 6 p.m. as participants discuss “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks” by Jeanne Theoharis. This discussion will be open to anyone to join via Zoom, and participants must purchase their own book before the event. More information here.

5. Music on the Beerline: Friday, July 21

Riverworks Development Corporation hosts its annual Music on the Beerline on Friday, July 21.  Musical artists Twan Mack and Love Peace and Soul will perform. Food will be available. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3350 N. Holton St. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.