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.
Advocates commemorate MSDF inmate deaths on facility’s anniversary
On the 17th anniversary of the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility’s opening day, the #CloseMSDF campaign remembered 17 people who died there.
On the Block: Customers ‘like family’
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.
North Division, Zablocki chosen to participate in community schools partnership
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.
MPD chief backs community policing while skirting details on curbing excessive force
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.
Hip-hop voter registration initiative kicks off with “Our City, Your Vote” event
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.
Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative
Walnut Way seeks to involve Lindsay Heights community members in neighborhood development conversations and encourage grassroots leadership.
On the Block: Returning home
Sherman Park resident Unique Russ reflects on what has changed for her since the unrest in the community two years ago.
Douglas, Keefe parents uninformed about combined school
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.
Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication
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.