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Midnight League encourages young men to learn valuable life skills

November 8, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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The Midnight Basketball League, held on Tuesday and Thursday on the North Side and Wednesday and Saturday on the South Side, offers services to young men, such as job training and mentorship, and encourages positive relations between the police and Milwaukee community.

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On the Block: Moving up

November 6, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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Jerry Bucio, a recently retired operations manager at the Aluminum Foundry of Wisconsin and native of Walker’s Point, believes that gentrification on the South Side can help rebuild the neighborhood feel he had while growing up.

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Advocates call supportive housing critical tool to end homelessness

October 27, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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Organizations fighting homelessness gathered recently to discuss solutions, including using Medicaid funding for supportive housing, case workers, job training and health care.

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Youth coach uses football to teach players life lessons on and off field

October 13, 2018 by Max Nawara 1 Comment

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Jamar Lockwood, a volunteer coach with the Neighborhood Children’s Sports League, gets involved in the lives of his players and their parents. He sees football as a tool for teaching structure and respect.

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Fatherhood summit encourages men to participate in children’s lives

October 11, 2018 by Max Nawara 1 Comment

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The two-day summit connected Milwaukee fathers with jobs and other resources to help them become more responsible and involved with their families.

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Wisconsin Black Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary

September 28, 2018 by Max Nawara 2 Comments

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The Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum held an open house last weekend to celebrate 30 years of serving the Milwaukee area by offering lessons on Milwaukee history and highlighting black culture.

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On the Block: Still walking and talking

September 18, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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Beverly Mosley, an Air Force veteran, is battling liver cancer and sometimes feels unsafe in her Clarke Square neighborhood.

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Doors Open highlights King Drive as ‘spotlight neighborhood’

September 13, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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King Drive participants in Doors Open Milwaukee hope the event will bring recognition to their neighborhoods and build a sense of community.

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