Jane’s Walk MKE leads art tour through Clarke Square

May 30, 2018 by Abby Ng Leave a Comment

Jane’s Walk MKE hosted its first tour through Clarke Square, showcasing art by community members and local organizations such as Artists Working in Education and TRUE Skool.

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Vincent High shows off student agricultural work

April 27, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences spotlighted the work of students and staff at its recent Spring Showcase.

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Lake Express Ferry hosts annual bike drive on lakefront

April 23, 2018 by Camille Paul Leave a Comment

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Lake Express Ferry, in partnership with Milwaukee Bike Collective and Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, hosted a bike drive to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental responsibility.

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Special ed students celebrate Earth Day through virtual reality

April 21, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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Forty special education students from 53rd Street School recently participated in a “virtual field trip” to a BrightFarms hydroponic greenhouse to learn about growing produce sustainably.

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Asian grocery store celebrates grand opening on Near West Side

April 18, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

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The formerly underutilized building at 2404 W. Clybourn St. on Milwaukee’s Near West Side celebrated its grand opening as a fresh food market.

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Thousands march in Milwaukee to oppose gun violence

March 25, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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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

March 15, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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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

March 5, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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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

February 20, 2018 by Alhaji Camara Leave a Comment

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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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