Applications for free driver’s education classes are now open, The funds will send approximately 11,500 low-income high school students per year to driver’s education classes in Wisconsin.
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.
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Housing Authority residents seek remedy for bedbugs in class-action lawsuit
College Court residents take legal action against their landlord, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, over alleged “persistent and rampant” bedbugs.
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NNS Spotlight: How Antoine Carter is transforming space in Milwaukee
After a career in placemaking, Antoine Carter is now the director of philanthropy for the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.
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Photos: Black men unite on the importance of voting
The Real Men Vote event featured conversations between panelists and attendees on the importance of voting.
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Milwaukee’s food programs see a rise in demand
Milwaukee is seeing a peak in residents experiencing food insecurity. Here’s what you should know.
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It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about
Back-to-school events are in full swing this August and September in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, with many offering free school supplies, resources and activities.
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What you need to know about the MPS school board recall efforts
Parents and activists are working to remove half of MPS’ Board of Directors, including President Marva Herndon, Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi and members Erica Siemsen and Missy Zombor. Here is what you need to know.
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NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee leader is making his mark on youths
Darnell Hamilton’s goal as the executive director of Future Urban Leaders is to help young people use their differences to reach their full potential.
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How FAFSA delays are impacting Milwaukee’s most vulnerable students
FAFSA delays and changes have put college dreams on hold for some Milwaukee high school graduates.
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The RNC will be in the city soon. Here is what you need to know
The four-day Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee next week. Here is what you need to know.