Thousands turned out last week in Milwaukee to celebrate Juneteenth.
Devin Blake
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
How the Benedict Center helps women who have been incarcerated
Since the 1970s, the Benedict Center has worked with women involved in the criminal justice system.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
LGBTQ+ people who have been incarcerated face many hurdles. Meet the people helping them.
In Milwaukee, there is no formal reentry program or organization specific to LGBTQ+ people who have been incarcerated. But various individuals are doing what they can to fill this gap.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
How to use Narcan to save a life during a drug overdose
Public health experts and advocates urge people to learn how to use Narcan, a life-saving treatment for opioid overdoses. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
What Wisconsin women who seek abortion services need to know
Wisconsin is one of several states that has a near-complete ban on abortion services. But this does not mean women have no options.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Groups demand answers after 4 deaths at Milwaukee County Jail
Safety advocates say Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball refuses to engage with them about conditions at the Milwaukee County Jail.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Ban that prohibits incarcerated students from using Federal Pell Grants ends in July
Milwaukee Area Technical College was the first college in Wisconsin to participate in an experiment providing students with Federal Pell Grants. In July, this grant money will be available to incarcerated students nationwide.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
More than muscles: Vive la Fitness will work you out from the inside-out
Vive la Fitness is a bilingual gym on the South Side that offers training and nutritional education, aiming to transform the mentality of its members.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Meet Chastity Washington, ‘the Auntie of the Milwaukee comedy scene’
When it comes to comedy, Chastity Washington is no joke. The North Side native is considered to be one of the best comedians in the city.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Got something to say about crime and justice in Milwaukee? Here’s your chance.
A new project to create a bird’s-eye view of Milwaukee’s criminal legal system has recently begun. Those working on it seek input from the community.