Willie Hines Jr. once lived in public housing. Now he’s the first African American person to lead the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
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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Congressional committee hears about Milwaukee’s housing inequities — and how to fix them
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and members of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth held a hearing at the Milwaukee Public Library to discuss inequities in housing.
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After a record-breaking year, Acts Housing expands efforts to turn tenants into homeowners
Acts Housing broke its own record in 2021, helping 305 families purchase homes. Now the nonprofit wants to do even more and is expanding its team.
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More than music: How the Black Diaspora Symphony Orchestra plans to serve the community
Dayvin Hallmon believes that music can both create and heal communities. And that’s what he hopes to do through the Black Diaspora Symphony Orchestra.
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‘You want something done, you give it to her’: Stacia Thompson plunges into new role at Sherman Phoenix Foundation
Stacia Thompson, the first executive director of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation, is ready to take the Sherman Phoenix to the next level.
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Mayoral candidate Bob Donovan plans a focus on crime if elected
Mayoral candidate Bob Donovan said Thursday that crime – fear of it and perceptions of it – is a major factor contributing to Milwaukee’s lack of jobs and economic development in areas of the community that need both.
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Milwaukee prepares for aftershocks caused by January’s deluge of evictions
In January Berrada Properties Management Inc. filed around 1,000 evictions. The Community and Economic Development Committee met Wednesday to discuss how to address the issue.
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The ins and outs of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program
Participation in Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding program changed Wendy Winston’s life forever. Here is how it can help you.
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Journeys: ‘I work with people on the ground’: How Marcelia Nicholson’s life experiences shape her public service
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson uses her background to shape how she leads.
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Need home repairs? Here is how you find help
Despite Milwaukee’s long list of loans and grants available, homeowners struggle to get help with critical repairs. Here’s what you need to know.