Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative

September 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

Walnut Way seeks to involve Lindsay Heights community members in neighborhood development conversations and encourage grassroots leadership.

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On the Block: Returning home

August 21, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Sherman Park resident Unique Russ reflects on what has changed for her since the unrest in the community two years ago.

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Douglas, Keefe parents uninformed about combined school

August 17, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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With less than three weeks until classes begin, administrators at Keefe Avenue and Douglas schools are scrambling to inform parents that the two schools will both be located at Keefe this school year. Douglas will be re-opened as a middle school in September 2019.

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Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication

August 10, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

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A stretch of Fourth Street between Capitol Drive and St. Paul Avenue is now Vel R. Phillips Avenue. Bronzeville Week included the dedication ceremony, food and entertainment events, and opportunities to support local business.

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MPS board approves plan to restructure 53206 schools, increase North Division enrollment

August 3, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

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Milwaukee Public Schools is moving forward with an initiative to reconfigure schools in the 53206 ZIP code, creating a feeder system for North Division and Douglas, which will become a middle school.

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Black arts and culture festival comes to Summerfest grounds on Aug. 4

July 30, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 4 Comments

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The inaugural Black Arts Fest MKE will feature visual, dance, literacy and other art forms focused on African-American and African heritage.

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Heal The Hood block parties, spoken-word classes promote violence prevention

July 19, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Heal the Hood founder Ajamou Butler focuses on violence prevention and community-building at events such as the recent block party and resource fair.

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North Division committee calls for independent African-American board to run failing school

July 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 3 Comments

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A group of North Division High School alumni, neighborhood residents and students known as the Call to Action Committee is seeking more control for African-American community members when the high school becomes a “community school” in the fall.

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On the Block: Responding to God’s call

July 10, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

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Mother, author and Harambee resident Arlene McLaurin has had many experiences in life and believes she is destined to share them, especially with black men and women.

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