Making big things happen for small businesses is one of the goals of Brew City Match, which is helping to change the economic landscape in several Milwaukee neighborhoods.
NNS Video: A new chapter: Dasha Kelly Hamilton’s next big adventure
Dasha Kelly Hamilton has a way with words, and the City of Milwaukee is honoring her for that gift as the poet laureate for the Milwaukee Public Library. Kelly Hamilton has a history of using her writing as a springboard to help others express themselves.
NNS Spotlight: ‘He doesn’t want to be king but he’s a kingmaker’: Meet the man behind Coffee Makes You Black
Bradley Thurman doesn’t know how he helped make Coffee Makes You Black “the go-to place” in the community. The stars just aligned.
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 11 to Nov. 16
A documentary on Sherman Park, an expungement clinic, Pinto con Tinto, a fundraiser showcasing the works of female and minority artists, a chance to meet Public Allies Milwaukee’s Class of 2020 and Podfest MKE are among the highlights for the week.
5 things to do this weekend: Nov. 8 to Nov. 10
A Social Justice Summit, healthcare enrollment labs, a happy hour for “creatives of color,” a celebration for poet laureate Dasha Kelly and the start of (insert gasp here) the winter farmers market are among the weekend highlights.
How a little pot can lead to big consequences for tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents
The hundreds of collateral consequences of low-level marijuana convictions include barriers to jobs, housing and financial aid.
NNS Spotlight: Nonprofit uses data research to spur change in communities
With a small staff and big ambitions, Data You Can Use helps community groups find, collect, analyze and understand data so they can better serve the community.
‘A teachable moment’: 5 takeaways from Strauss Brands’ decision not to move slaughterhouse to Century City
We ask community leaders and residents their thoughts on the decision not to relocate a slaughterhouse to Century City.
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 4 to Nov. 9
A public hearing on the county budget, a night of stories about immigration, a live figure drawing, a job fair at the Midtown Center and the opening night of the Film Girl Film festival are among the highlights of the week.
5 things to do this weekend: Nov. 1 to Nov. 3
A vigil for child abuse victims, a gathering to discuss business opportunities for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, a community listening session for volunteers at St. Ben’s, a holiday food drive and a DACA rally are among the highlights this weekend.
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