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Activist Jamaal Smith tackles education disparities

January 16, 2018 by Leah Harris 3 Comments

Community activist and former teacher Jamaal Smith aims to reduce the inequalities students of color face in the education system.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

New campaign to end child poverty aims for 10,000 signatures

December 19, 2017 by Leah Harris 2 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

On the Block: Giving hope to refugees

December 12, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

Chris Her-Xiong is a refugee from Laos. She founded the Hmong American Peace Academy in 2004 to give hope to Hmong youth.

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block

Community members share ideas for new violence prevention plan

December 9, 2017 by Leah Harris 3 Comments

A community meeting to discuss the city’s Blueprint for Peace drew about 25 people, including parents concerned for their children’s safety.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West

Next Door’s Books for Kids Mobile Library hosts book drive

November 30, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

The Books for Kids Mobile Library travels around the city to deliver donated books to children under the age of 5.

Filed Under: Metcalfe Park, Multimedia, Photos

Medical student from 53206 hopes to improve health in urban communities

November 24, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News

New Legacy Lofts complex sparks high hopes in Lindsay Heights community

November 17, 2017 by Leah Harris 5 Comments

After five years of planning, work is underway on the Legacy Lofts apartment complex, which is scheduled to open in August 2018.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Housing, North

On the Block: Getting healthy

November 14, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

Vincent Ashford was inspired to start a healthier lifestyle when he began working at Walnut Way Conservation Corp.

Filed Under: Lindsay Heights, Multimedia, On The Block

Revitalize Milwaukee spruces up eight homes in Near West Side neighborhood

November 10, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

Volunteers participating in Block Build–Near West Side repaired homes for low-income, elderly and disabled residents in the Miller Valley neighborhood last weekend.

Filed Under: Carousel, Concordia, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, West

My Father’s House helps fathers engage in children’s lives

November 3, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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