U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee sponsored an art contest commemorating Black History Month. Artwork is now on display and voting will run through February.
Immigrants, advocates ‘stepping up the game’ against executive orders
In response to recent anti-immigrant federal actions, local immigrants and advocates are organizing a “Day without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees” to protest the implementation of policies they say would criminalize non-citizens.
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center fosters hope, self-sufficiency
Located across the street from Westlawn Gardens, Wisconsin’s largest low-income public housing development, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center builds and strengthens community by developing long-term relationships, supporting and educating residents of all ages, and paving a path to self-sufficiency.
Marquette, Near West Side Partners team up for ‘Grocery Challenge’
Marquette students and community members are working to eliminate the food desert on the Near West Side by coming up with ideas to bring a grocery store to the area. The best ideas will be piloted in the fall.
Conversations, collaboration key to change for city’s black community
The Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs will pursue a bipartisan legislative agenda focused on improving conditions for black city residents.
Veterans struggle to get education credits at UW-Milwaukee
In light of the difficulty veterans and reservists attending University of Wisconsin System institutions face in their attempts to receive academic credit for education and experience they acquired in the military, a new UW workgroup has been created to improve the process.
Local DJ helps youths pursue alternative music careers
Popular Milwaukee DJ Tyrone Miller has re-opened his “Scratch Sessions” to help Milwaukee youths learn how to DJ.
Journey House Community Garden source of pride for Clarke Square
After a slow start, the Journey House Community Garden partnered with the Milwaukee County SEED Initiative, and now has a waiting list for 24 plots.
New UCC residential facility empowers women on journey out of addiction
Latinas Unidas II, a new United Community Center residential treatment facility in Walker’s Point, will house 15 women seeking help with substance abuse and addiction issues. The program also offers services for pregnant women and those with infants.
Black-owned construction company JCP tapped to lead Bader headquarters project
JCP Construction, an African-American-owned company that has worked on several recent high-profile projects including the new Milwaukee Bucks arena and the Commons, has been hired as the general contractor for Bader Philanthropies global headquarters. The $9.5 million headquarters will be built in Harambee.
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