A Kidney Disease Awareness event aimed at educating the public about the condition will take place on Wednesday, March. 25 at Concordia 27.
PrincessSafiya Byers
PrincessSafiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.
Posted inHousing, Resources
What Milwaukee residents need to know about evictions in 2026
Evictions are still rampant in Milwaukee. Here is what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
As more Milwaukee grocery stores close, community-led efforts to find solutions grow
Local grassroots organizations like Metcalfe Community Bridges, the African American Roundtable and Hunger Task Force have stepped in to address threats to food access.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Resources
Months after historic flood, many in Milwaukee are still recovering
Last year, torrential rains caused flooding that impacted thousands of homes across the city. Now, a collaboration of groups is working on a long-term recovery plan.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Resources
Here is what you can do if you’re still impacted by the August floods
Many residents are still struggling with damage from the August floods. Here is how you can get help.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
‘He beat the odds’: Maudwella Kirkendoll’s road to nonprofit leadership
Maudwella Kirkendoll is chief operating officer of Community Advocates, one of Milwaukee’s most stable and largest social service organizations. But before that, he was already a friend and leader in the community.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Sam’s Place on King Drive will close its doors Friday
After five years in business, Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe is closing due to economic challenges. Customers have a last chance to visit on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
What’s happening with HACM?
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is working to rebuild trust with residents, fix systemic issues and stabilize agency leadership.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Metcalfe Park housing program highlights power of community-led action
The Reclaim and Restore initiative was designed to help stabilize the Metcalfe Park neighborhood.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
How Markasa Tucker-Harris came to be
Markasa Tucker-Harris, leader of the African American Roundtable, centers her love for Milwaukee in all she does.