Students seek to dismantle Milwaukee’s school-to-prison pipeline

April 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

A recent report released by student group Leaders Igniting Transformation details discrimination in Milwaukee Public Schools.

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Boys 2 Leaders provides mentorship, activities for male youth

April 17, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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Participants in Walnut Way’s Boys 2 Leaders program, led by Terron Edwards, have begun planning activities for the summer, including trips to baseball games and concerts, and meeting with professionals for job advice.

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Student group calls on MPS to ‘take racial discrimination seriously’

March 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens 2 Comments

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Black students demanded an end to the “school-to-prison pipeline,” at a recent rally outside an MPS board meeting.

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Ernie Haines wants to put Wisconsin ‘on the map’ in boxing

March 12, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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Ernie Haines started teaching a self-defense class six years ago because his child was being bullied. Before he knew it, he was running one of the top boxing organizations in Wisconsin for professional fighters.

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Riverwest 24 bike ride strives to create ‘feeling of togetherness’

February 19, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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For 24 hours each year, the Riverwest 24 bike ride transforms 4.5 miles of public streets into a rolling community-building experience.

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African Garden restaurant opens on South Side

February 7, 2018 by Dean Bibens 1 Comment

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Mohamed Abubaukar came to the U.S from Somalia when he was 18 years old with the dream of starting a business. Years later, his dream became a reality.

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Unity in Motion pushes Milwaukee’s youth to succeed in school, life

January 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens 1 Comment

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For 18 years, Unity in Motion founder Allen Ruppel has encouraged Milwaukee’s youth to earn a high school diploma, go to college and contribute to the community.

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