The Milwaukee Public Schools has been in turmoil for the past month. Here’s what you need to know.
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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NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee man is helping refugees build better lives
After a long and difficult road to Milwaukee from Afghanistan, Qadir Shah Hotak is helping other refugees feel at home here as a FoodShare advocate for the Hunger Task Force.
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What you need to know about services after SDC’s abrupt closing
The abrupt closing of the SDC on April 26 left people confused as to what would happen next. Other nonprofits are working to fill gaps.
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After months of being ignored, Housing Authority residents take a new approach to making their demands known
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, public housing residents have tried unsuccessfully for months to attend the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, or HACM, board meetings.
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Here are opportunities Milwaukee high school graduates should know about
Graduating from high school often brings challenging decisions, but the good news is Milwaukee offers numerous opportunities.
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Senior Center quilters create a vibrant hub of social connection
Senior quilters of all skill levels gather at McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Ave., every Wednesday to build community and work together.
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Young Enterprising Society hopes to empower young people with new podcast
For a special episode of his podcast, “Leef with the Legends,” Khalif El-Amin hosted a live podcast, featuring players from Milwaukee’s top high school basketball teams.
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A brotherhood: Milwaukee program graduates a new class of fathers
Twenty-one men became alumni of Fathers Making Progress in early March after completing the group’s Fathers Building Fathers classes.
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Here’s where you can find free and affordable summer programs and camps around Milwaukee
Here’s a roundup of summer programs and camps for children, teens and young adults.
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Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s nontraditional approach to fighting hunger
Sherrie Tussler has led the Hunger Task Force for 26 years. She will be retiring in June.