During a recent gathering of public officials, police, nonprofits and community leaders expressed support for a comprehensive approach to addressing violence, particularly gun violence in the City of Milwaukee.
On the Block: Mind over matter
Michael Stephens, 58, talks about what his life has been like since losing both legs to diabetes.
White allies show solidarity with Black Lives Matter
Two largely white activist groups staged a demonstration to support the Black Lives Matter movement and express solidarity with the family of Jay Anderson, a black man shot by a Wauwatosa police officer in June.
On the Block: A father’s joy
Joseph Fornicola, 28, talks about how having a daughter changed his life.
Black residents share stories of police misconduct, demand accountability
The county’s Office on African American Affairs brought community members together to speak about police-community relations in the wake of a week that saw police killings of two black men and the shooting deaths of five officers.
Safe Zones sets sights on expansion, impact
A Safe Zones Initiative that began in Garden Homes last year with the goal of preventing and de-escalating violence is receiving increased attention as Milwaukee attempts to ratchet up anti-violence efforts.
On the Block: A central city parable
Helen LeFlore, 43, talks about rising to a challenge, and the importance that companionship plays.
MPS expands community schools as part of reform efforts
Soon after Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it would not partner with the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program to restructure a failing school, the district made known that it would add to its roster of community schools, a reform model that has seen success nationwide.
On the Block: ‘Don’t put off until tomorrow’
Bonnie Drew, 67, talks about not waiting to do the things you want, because you never know how long you have.
Community demands accountability, action in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal
Milwaukee community members expressed frustration at officials during a recent community forum, saying that addressing poverty and a lack of opportunities for black youth are necessary to prevent incarceration.
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