When young Black boys see leaders, mentors and professionals who look like them, it changes what they believe is possible.
Dakota Barnes-Rush
Posted inCommunity, Education
Milwaukee teens lead the way: Inside AART’s youth-driven movement for change
Milwaukee teens are stepping up as leaders at AART’s youth hangouts, creating safe spaces, building community and proving that youth voices matter.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Passion and purpose drive Brian Litzsey as he leads Milwaukee Recreation
Brian Litzsey, 53, serves as the senior director for Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, where he oversees a $37 million budget.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Researchers study how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men in Milwaukee
A new research project in Milwaukee is diving deep into how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men.
Posted inCommunity
Memorable story of 2024: NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee leader is helping kids succeed
Dakota Barnes-Rush shares his favorite NNS story from 2024, which highlights how Darnell Hamilton, executive director of Future Urban Leaders, is helping young people in Milwaukee reach their full potential.
Posted inCommunity
Post From Community: Next Door’s gift-giving program brightens holidays for families in need
Next Door’s annual holiday gift-giving program connects Milwaukee families in need with volunteers and donors who provide gifts and resources to make their holidays brighter.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Black men in Milwaukee share their views on the election
NNS asked Black men, a key constituency in the upcoming election, who they’re voting for and why. Here is what they had to say.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Young Black and Brown Milwaukeeans weigh in on the election
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service asked young Milwaukeeans if they plan to vote and why. Here is what they had to say.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Twilight Centers empower Milwaukee kids to reach their full potential
Two Milwaukee mentors are dedicated to guiding local youths through after-school programs at Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight Centers.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: A Black man’s inside look at the RNC
As a young Black man, NNS summer intern Dakota Barnes-Rush seized the opportunity to intern with NBC News at the 2024 Republican National Convention.