Joining hundreds of thousands of protesters throughout the United States, thousands of Milwaukee students and their supporters marched Saturday to oppose gun violence and call for stricter gun control laws.
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Local students walk out of class to protest gun violence in schools
Students and teachers from Milwaukee schools including Highland Community School and Rufus King International High School participated in the National School Walkout, demanding that access to guns be limited.
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Book author reads to children at MCFI
Area educator and social justice advocate Deanna Singh read from and discussed her two children’s books at Milwaukee Center for Independence for “Read Across America Day.”
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Gallery displays portraits of local figures by black artists
The Urban Wood, Urban Heroes gallery provided a venue for African-American artists to display and sell their artwork of prominent figures in Milwaukee history.
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Rise and Grind Café opens on MLK Drive
Rise and Grind Café hosted the grand opening of its second location, at 2737 N. King Drive.
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Crime Prevention Awards recognize efforts to improve public safety
Civilians and law enforcement officials were recognized for their efforts to create safe and vital communities at the 69th annual Crime Prevention Awards Luncheon, hosted by LISC Milwaukee and Safe & Sound.
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‘500 Tuxedos’ brings black men and boys together for fourth year
Andre Lee Ellis and his ‘We Got This’ organization hosted the mentoring and formal dinner event at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
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Public library hosts free wrestling event at Mitchell Street Branch
The Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch hosted a night of wrestling open to the public featuring Milwaukee-based wrestling group Mondo Lucha.
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Next Door’s Books for Kids Mobile Library hosts book drive
The Books for Kids Mobile Library travels around the city to deliver donated books to children under the age of 5.
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Aurora Family Service feeds more than 3,100 families for Thanksgiving
For 21 years, Aurora Family Service has helped provide more than 60,000 Milwaukee-area families with the groceries for a Thanksgiving meal.