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.
New eviction prevention coalition encourages investment in housing stability
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.
Residents hope Bader’s presence in Harambee helps ‘change the scenery’ through investment
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.
‘Color of Law’ author inspires community members to reverse segregation
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.
Intergenerational participants talk about community at On the Table dinner
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.
Juvenile justice advocates garner community input in effort to improve outcomes for youth offenders
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.
Future Milwaukee project explores Avenues West assets
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.
Historic Wally Schmidt Tavern redeveloped in disinvested neighborhood
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.
Juneteenth Day Festival honors history while celebrating the present
Sunday’s heat didn’t stop thousands of people from coming out for Milwaukee’s 45th annual Juneteenth Day Festival, a rich tradition honoring the day the last slaves were freed in 1865 and celebrating in the company of friends old and new.
NNS on Lake Effect: Human trafficking in Milwaukee
Reporter Allison Dikanovic discusses the extent of human trafficking in Milwaukee, with a particular focus on the difficulties of apprehending and prosecuting those who purchase sex.