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Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

November 7, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

After opening a pop-up shop in Harambee through Pop-Up MKE, four black women business owners have obtained a month-to-month lease for the space and created a collective where black and brown entrepreneurs can collaborate.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

Advocates commemorate MSDF inmate deaths on facility’s anniversary

October 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

On the 17th anniversary of the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility’s opening day, the #CloseMSDF campaign remembered 17 people who died there.

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photos

On the Block: Customers ‘like family’

October 9, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

Pam Mann, who works at a Subway and an adjoining liquor store on Holton Street, said regular customers from both sides of the street protect her when someone gives her a hard time.

Filed Under: Harambee, Multimedia, On The Block

North Division, Zablocki chosen to participate in community schools partnership

October 5, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

North Division High School and Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School are the newest of 10 MPS “community schools,” where teachers, students, families and community partners collectively create programs that address students’ needs.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South

MPD chief backs community policing while skirting details on curbing excessive force

September 24, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

In a recent appearance at Marquette University, Police Chief Alfonso Morales discussed plans to bring community policing to the Milwaukee Police Department, but failed to address concerns about use of excessive force.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Hip-hop voter registration initiative kicks off with “Our City, Your Vote” event

September 22, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

Catera and #IVoted will host a hip-hop show on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday to inaugurate an effort to get 2,500 electronic voter pledge cards signed by millennials, African-Americans and hip-hop consumers by the November 2020 election.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

On the Block: Returning home

August 21, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block, Sherman Park

Douglas, Keefe parents uninformed about combined school

August 17, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

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

August 10, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

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.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community, North Tagged With: Arts and Recreation, Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, Community, Jamie Johnson, Michael Phillips, Milele A. Coggs, Vel R. Phillips

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