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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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These residents have formed a development group to create affordable housing opportunities
EmprUve is an emerging real estate development group that aims to bridge the divide between homeownership and community revitalization.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Northwest
Update: African American Roundtable’s $40,000 community initiative focuses on youth and elders
The four projects that received funding through the African American Roundtable’s participatory budgeting initiative are: Building Youth Opportunities Through Creative and Holistic Initiatives, Brentwood Church of Christ, Korey’s Kids and Vaun Mayes of We Locked In MKE.
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My favorite story of 2023: As overdose deaths rise, drug-related arrests decline by 67% in Milwaukee
PrincessSafiya Byers shares a memorable story from 2023 about how overdose deaths in Milwaukee are on the rise while drug-related arrests are declining.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How Jesús Salas documents the legacy of Wisconsin farmworkers – and his own
Jesús Salas has written a memoir detailing the lasting impact of Wisconsin’s farmworkers movement.
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Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center still serving residents in need
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center is still offering tenants and landlords a host of services.
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PHOTOS: Santa for a Day and the Housing Authority provide Christmas gifts to 400 kids
The Housing Authority partnered with Santa for a Day, a nonprofit, to give Christmas gifts to more than 400 children
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Washington Park
A new name but same mission for Washington Park social service agency
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin has announced its new name, Rooted & Rising – Washington Park
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How tenants are pushing the Housing Authority to make improvements
The Milwaukee Common Council is taking steps to address HACM residents’ concerns after tenants organized for themselves.
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One of Milwaukee’s most controversial landlords is providing scholarships to tenants
This year, Berrada Properties gave out two $5,000 scholarships, 10 $1,000 scholarships and a laptop to every student who applied.