On the block: A lifetime activist

December 4, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

Rocky Coe has been an activist his entire life, as an attorney focusing on labor law, and in his personal life as a caring neighbor in Sherman Park.

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Rufus King students respond to Baraboo hate message with portrait of their own

November 20, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 5 Comments

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After learning about a group of Baraboo High School students who took a prom photo that appeared to portray a Nazi-style salute, Rufus King students and staff countered with their own portrait.

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Coaches shift ‘locker room talk’ to promote healthy relationships, respect among student athletes

November 14, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention is piloting a program that trains local coaches to talk to their teams about respect, integrity and non-violence in an effort to prevent sexual assault.

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New eviction prevention coalition encourages investment in housing stability

November 13, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

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A group of more than 30 stakeholders involved in preventing evictions in Milwaukee worked together for the first time to figure out how to improve systems and services for those at risk of losing their homes.

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Residents hope Bader’s presence in Harambee helps ‘change the scenery’ through investment

October 26, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

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Bader Philanthropies, Inc. held the grand opening celebration for its new world headquarters on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The move is intended to spark investment in the surrounding neighborhood.

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‘Color of Law’ author inspires community members to reverse segregation

October 24, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 2 Comments

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Richard Rothstein, author of “The Color of Law,” argues that segregation was created by the government and all citizens have a duty to work to undo its negative effects.

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Intergenerational participants talk about community at On the Table dinner

October 18, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 3 Comments

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After attending an On the Table event last year, one woman decided to bring different generations together in her own neighborhood for a conversation. An estimated 10,000 people gathered for breakfast, lunch and dinner to talk about a wide array of issues.

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Juvenile justice advocates garner community input in effort to improve outcomes for youth offenders

September 25, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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In the wake of changing state law, Milwaukee residents gathered to discuss how the juvenile justice system can better serve young people and the community.

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Future Milwaukee project explores Avenues West assets

April 28, 2017 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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A team of community leaders partnered with residents, small businesses, nonprofits and students to create a community art project about what makes them happy in the Avenues West neighborhood.

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Historic Wally Schmidt Tavern redeveloped in disinvested neighborhood

January 26, 2017 by Allison Dikanovic 4 Comments

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A new development model makes Lindsay Heights residents co-owners and co-developers of a renovated, job-creating property that houses small businesses and a sit-down restaurant.

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On the block: A lifetime activist

Rufus King students respond to Baraboo hate message with portrait of their own

Coaches shift ‘locker room talk’ to promote healthy relationships, respect among student athletes

New eviction prevention coalition encourages investment in housing stability

Residents hope Bader’s presence in Harambee helps ‘change the scenery’ through investment

‘Color of Law’ author inspires community members to reverse segregation

Intergenerational participants talk about community at On the Table dinner

Juvenile justice advocates garner community input in effort to improve outcomes for youth offenders

Future Milwaukee project explores Avenues West assets

Historic Wally Schmidt Tavern redeveloped in disinvested neighborhood

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