Community activist and former teacher Jamaal Smith aims to reduce the inequalities students of color face in the education system.
Leah Harris
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On the Block: Getting healthy
Vincent Ashford was inspired to start a healthier lifestyle when he began working at Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
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Hmong community members praise TV show highlighting ‘invisible community’
Members of the city’s Hmong community see the new Nyob Zoo Milwaukee TV show, the only program in the state geared specifically to them, as an opportunity for their voices to be heard.
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On the Block: Working out at the Y
Brazilia Hughes relieves some of the pain from her arthritis by utilizing the facilities at her local YMCA.
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ExYo MKE celebrates new studio with music, art and refreshments
Express Yourself MKE celebrated its new studio in the Running Rebels building on Fond Du Lac Avenue with an open house.