Michael Adams wants Black men to take care of themselves by listening to their instincts and trusting the health care system.
Chesnie Wardell
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.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 21
Engage in a barbershop-style conversation; play your favorite vinyl at Indeed Brewing Co.; get resources during a fair; explore jobs through the City of Milwaukee; and receive food in the Muskego Way neighborhood.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 18
Check out a market in Muskego Way; attend a summer jam celebration; receive free food from Food Not Bombs MKE; enjoy coffee with a cop on the South Side; and attend the PEAK Initiative block party.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 14
Attend a free volleyball camp; get creative at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; understand wellness with community members; explore career opportunities with Milwaukee Public Schools; and engage with law enforcement.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 11
Join Alverno College in an open soccer practice for high school girls; check out Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee’s Dashiki Ride; attend a community health event at Evolve Church; drink boba tea while painting; and honor Frida Kahlo.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 7
Advocate for food justice on Milwaukee’s North Side; learn about different snacks; support local artisans; ride your bike through Lindsay Heights; and bring your pet to Zócalo Food Park.
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Philanthropist gives away 500 bikes to Milwaukee youths
A Milwaukee philanthropist and community members shed light on why a free bike matters during a local giveaway.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 4
Support performing artists; tidy up Menomonee Valley; bring friends and family to a community cookout; shop at the farmers market in Enderis Park; and work out during a free Zumba class.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 30
Tap into flow arts; attend a community bike giveaway; sign up for the Healing Heavy Heart program; participate in yoga at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm; and join the Muslim Community & Health Center in a garden cleanup.
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How one father developed a doula program for dads
Joshua Liston-Zawadi is using his experiences to help other dads navigate the birthing process.