Milwaukee muralist Ammar Nsoroma’s artwork “is about the beauty of being Black and feeling all right about it.”
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 inCommunity, NNS Summer Survival Guide
NNS Summer Survival Guide: 15 books you won’t regret reading
We asked sour friends at local bookstores and libraries what exciting things Milwaukeeans can read over the summer. Here’s what they said.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation honors 32 outstanding students. (You’ll work for them one day.)
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 32 students.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Here’s what you need to know now that 2 key emergency rental assistance programs in Milwaukee have paused accepting applications
Both the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have paused accepting rental assistance applications.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Residents document housing conditions in Milwaukee. Here’s what they have learned.
Eighty-six residents participated in a research project that reveals that many homes in Milwaukee need major repairs.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Tuesday marks a key day for renters: What you need to know if you face eviction in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County will pause accepting rental assistance applications Tuesday to ensure it isn’t committing more funds than it has. “We want to make sure we aren’t expecting applications that we can’t pay,” said Connor Goggans, the lead community Intervention specialist with the Milwaukee County Housing Division. This leaves many people working in housing uncertain about […]
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Amanda Clark draws from her experience to help Amani residents find safe and affordable housing
Amanda Clark works with Amani residents to help them secure safe and affordable housing.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
How Revitalize Milwaukee helps residents repair their homes
Revitalize Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to reduce social, economic and environmental disparities by providing free home repairs throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, NNS Spotlight
He spent 20 years in prison. Now he’s spending his life helping those who have been incarcerated.
Ed Hennings spends his time giving back to Milwaukeeans who are in the same position he was once in.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
What you need to know about the Homes MKE initiative to repair 150 homes
Some of Milwaukee’s most dilapidated homes are on the road to being repaired this summer.