A recent report released by student group Leaders Igniting Transformation details discrimination in Milwaukee Public Schools.
Boys 2 Leaders provides mentorship, activities for male youth
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.
Student group calls on MPS to ‘take racial discrimination seriously’
Black students demanded an end to the “school-to-prison pipeline,” at a recent rally outside an MPS board meeting.
Ernie Haines wants to put Wisconsin ‘on the map’ in boxing
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.
Riverwest 24 bike ride strives to create ‘feeling of togetherness’
For 24 hours each year, the Riverwest 24 bike ride transforms 4.5 miles of public streets into a rolling community-building experience.
African Garden restaurant opens on South Side
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.
Unity in Motion pushes Milwaukee’s youth to succeed in school, life
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.
On The Block: Improving transportation
Milwaukee native Kenneth Barron loves the city, but would like to see transportation improve so he can get to where he needs to go quicker.
Counter-protestors driven by fear, hatred, white residents recall
Several white Milwaukee residents remember how fear and unrest shrouded Milwaukee during the time of the Open Housing marches.
Visual artist creates murals, paintings focused on African diaspora
Ammar Nsoroma, who has been creating art since he was a child, is known as a painter and muralist, but recently has shifted his focus to sculptures.