Community activist and former teacher Jamaal Smith aims to reduce the inequalities students of color face in the education system.
New campaign to end child poverty aims for 10,000 signatures
Religious leaders and anti-poverty groups outlined a new campaign that is intended to cut child poverty across the state in half in the next 10 years.
On the Block: Giving hope to refugees
Chris Her-Xiong is a refugee from Laos. She founded the Hmong American Peace Academy in 2004 to give hope to Hmong youth.
Community members share ideas for new violence prevention plan
A community meeting to discuss the city’s Blueprint for Peace drew about 25 people, including parents concerned for their children’s safety.
Next Door’s Books for Kids Mobile Library hosts book drive
The Books for Kids Mobile Library travels around the city to deliver donated books to children under the age of 5.
Medical student from 53206 hopes to improve health in urban communities
Na’il Scoggins is in his first year of medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He’s had an interest in helping people through medicine since he was a child.
New Legacy Lofts complex sparks high hopes in Lindsay Heights community
After five years of planning, work is underway on the Legacy Lofts apartment complex, which is scheduled to open in August 2018.
On the Block: Getting healthy
Vincent Ashford was inspired to start a healthier lifestyle when he began working at Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Revitalize Milwaukee spruces up eight homes in Near West Side neighborhood
Volunteers participating in Block Build–Near West Side repaired homes for low-income, elderly and disabled residents in the Miller Valley neighborhood last weekend.
My Father’s House helps fathers engage in children’s lives
My Father’s House was created by representatives of social service agencies in Milwaukee County to equip men with the skills and resources to be better parents.