Hundreds of community members joined with business owners to mark the opening of the Sherman Phoenix, a commercial center for small businesses that co-developers JoAnne Johnson-Sabir and Juli Kaufmann hope will set an example for the rest of the city.
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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MLK students share stories of ‘discovery’ at Ex Fabula story slam
Ex Fabula, a Milwaukee storytelling organization, partnered with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School to give fifth-grade students the opportunity to participate in storytelling workshops and a story slam.
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First tenants slated to move in to St. Anthony Apartments for homeless
After sitting vacant nine years, St. Anthony Hospital was acquired by Heartland Alliance. Together with the Capuchin Franciscans they turned it into apartments for the homeless.
Posted inEconomic Development, Education, News
Milwaukee launches Children’s Savings Account initiative
Studies show that African-American and Latino students have a hard time picturing themselves going to college. The City of Milwaukee and United Way have partnered to create Children’s Savings Accounts, an initiative geared toward higher education.
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On the Block: The power of women
Regina Fondren recently retired and was looking for a way to get involved in the women’s movement, when she came across the Black Women’s Empowerment March.
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Black Women’s Empowerment March honors Vel R. Phillips
The second annual Black Women’s Empowerment March honored Vel Phillips, while highlighting the role of black women as the “backbone of society.”
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Benedict Center calls human trafficking ‘public health’ issue
During the Benedict Center’s recent Women and Justice Conference, panelists posited that human trafficking is a public health issue, since it affects not only individuals but communities.
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‘Blueprint Bootcamp’ inspires black and Latino entrepreneurs
A dozen budding business owners who attended the recent “Blueprint Bootcamp” hosted by Young Enterprising Society were selected as finalists in a competition geared toward entrepreneurs of color.
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Milwaukee Youth Council makes violence prevention a top priority
In response to the violence plaguing Milwaukee, including 19 homicides in August, the city’s Youth Council called for a cease-fire over Labor Day weekend as part of its plan to reduce violence in the city.
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Milwaukee’s Ladies of Charity group aims to clothe 1,000 children this year
The Milwaukee chapter of Ladies of Charity has been distributing clothing to thousands of children for the past 50 years. This year, the group plans to surpass that amount.