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The Walls of Strength project aims to instill hope, courage and love in Milwaukee

January 3, 2017 by Allison Steines 3 Comments

A group of professional women committed to creating change in Milwaukee initiated “The Walls of Strength,” a project in which community members can inscribe positive messages into clay stones.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Pride Football Club gives northwest side youth ‘something to smile about’

December 22, 2016 by Allison Steines 3 Comments

After being actively involved in the Simba Lions soccer program, coaches Robert “Biko” Baker and Tyrone Gordon decided to start a league of their own to bring a convenient and cost-effective soccer program to the northwest side.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Washington Park Partners marks completion of five-year plan at annual gathering

December 16, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

Attendees at the Washington Park Partners annual gathering enjoyed tamale box dinners and entertainment.

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photos, Washington Park

On the Block: ‘No easy way out’

December 13, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

Angela Miller talks about the struggles of getting and staying clean after five years of sobriety.

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block

Milwaukee employers ‘vaguely aware’ of challenges facing job-seekers, study shows

December 1, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

Milwaukee ranked poorly on employers’ willingness to hire people with an irregular work history and limited “soft skills,” according to the 2016 Community Readiness Assessment released by YWCA Southeast Wisconsin.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Dominican Center’s Sister Patricia Rogers ‘helps people find their strength’

November 17, 2016 by Allison Steines 1 Comment

After six years as the executive director of The Dominican Center for Women, Sister Patricia Rogers has become an indispensable leader in the Amani neighborhood. The hardships she faced throughout her life shaped her passion for helping people and led her to pursue a religious life.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

On the Block: “A Nation under God”

November 15, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

Edwin Thomas, a 69-year old Amani resident, says that he is concerned about what Donald Trump as president might mean for black people.

Filed Under: Amani, Multimedia, On The Block

Safe & Sound expansion ‘means a whole lot to the community’

November 9, 2016 by Allison Steines 3 Comments

A year-and-a-half fundraising effort has enabled Safe & Sound to bring resources and community programming to enhance safety in Milwaukee Police Department District 4 on the northwest side.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Havenwoods, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Thurston Woods

More than 100 volunteers participate in cleanup, resource fair in Sherman Park

October 27, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

During Make A Difference Day approximately 100 people representing 12 churches and other organizations partnered to clean the streets and alleys for winter, focusing on the “Tri-Block” area from 51st to 60st streets.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park

Co-founders of Black Lives Matter movement urge students to ‘get engaged’

October 18, 2016 by Allison Steines Leave a Comment

The visit of social justice leaders Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors to UW-Milwaukee demonstrated the shift of Black Lives Matter from an Internet hashtag to an in-person call to action.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

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