During a presentation of a recently released report that shows the lopsided role white-led nonprofits play in neighborhood development, elected and appointed city officials and nonprofit leaders said that has to change.
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Walnut Way grant to fund environmental projects in Lindsay Heights
Walnut Way is one of two community-based organizations in the country to receive a major grant from the Institute for Sustainable Communities this year. The grant will fund solar panel and storm water management projects in Lindsay Heights.
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Fondy Park partners look forward to first full season this spring
The green space and storm water retention system in Fondy Park help make Lindsay Heights “the premiere eco-tourism neighborhood of the city.” Improvements this year are expected to include solar power.
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Alice’s Garden director takes ‘farmer to table’ meals to Tandem
Venice Williams used some of her family’s favorite recipes as a guest chef at the Tandem restaurant, across the street from Alice’s Garden.
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Daddy/Daughter Dance celebrates 15 years with sold-out event
At North Division High School, about 1,000 fathers and daughters attended the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, which was streamed live on Facebook for the first time this year.
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MATC pilots initiative to help students from 53206 earn degrees
A new MATC program, Commit to Complete, is intended to serve students who live or work in the 53206 ZIP code, and who started college but were unable to finish.
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On the Block: ‘I like being my own person’
Ashanti Travers, 16, talks about developing his identity and how he learns best.
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Running Rebels youth hold media accountable for negative images
The Running Rebels Youth Advisory Council is challenging media organizations to feature positive content about Milwaukee’s black community and youth.
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Milwaukeeans not surprised over explicit acts of racism by sewer company employees
Community members are split on what consequences American Sewer Services should face after two separate photos surfaced of its employees carrying guns and displaying hateful symbols on the job.
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Controversial photo of city contractors with guns prompts reaction along racial lines
The viral photo of three city of Milwaukee contractors carrying guns while on the job has elicited two main reactions: some people have taken offense while others sympathize.