Former Social Development Commission workers are struggling to make ends meet after being abruptly let go.
Devin Blake
Devin Blake began his career as a journalist at Patch, covering the Southern California communities he grew up in, with a particular focus on local businesses, unemployment, and organizations addressing unmet community needs. As he witnessed the growing homelessness crisis, he transitioned into working as a resource and information coordinator, supporting community groups and nonprofits serving unhoused populations, including the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to his community-focused work, Blake has contributed to publications such as New York Magazine, The Onion, and McSweeney’s. He enjoys spending time with his wife and navigating the daily adventures of parenting his young son.
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How ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ changed the life of this incarcerated man
Victor Thomas is able to apply many of the lessons from Malcolm X’s groundbreaking autobiography to his life and incarceration.
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4 takeaways from Thursday’s SDC Board of Commissioners meeting
The Social Development Commission’s Board of Commissioners did not offer updates on the agency’s programs or payments to employees at their Thursday meeting.
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‘Sometimes it seems unreal’: Milwaukee man votes for the first time after prison
After being incarcerated for 20 years, Andron Lane was able to vote for the first time. It was something he thought he would never do.
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Incarcerated people tell us what they want to see in a new head of Wisconsin’s prison system
Kevin Carr retired as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on March 8. People who are incarcerated tell NNS what the next leader should focus on.
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How Home to Stay gives those who have been incarcerated support to restart their lives
Organizers of Home to Stay bring service providers together under one roof to make services easier to access for people who are returning to the community from incarceration.
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Some students say ‘no’ to putting police officers back in MPS schools
The Milwaukee Police Department’s presence in Milwaukee Public Schools ended after successful efforts in 2016 and 2020. A new law requires them back in schools, but some students disagree.
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Milwaukee agencies that serve crime victims push for more state support
Agencies throughout Wisconsin, including in Milwaukee, use federal dollars to provide services to victims of crimes. Funding will be decreasing soon, and organizations are advocating for more support.
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How does a pardon work in Wisconsin? Here are 3 tips to help you apply for one
Doyle Sprewer hosts monthly sessions to explain the application process for a pardon. He shares some key pieces of advice for those interested in applying.
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Families cheer the return of in-person visits at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
After roughly a decade, in-person visitations have resumed at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center.