Rise and Grind Café opens on MLK Drive

February 12, 2018 by Alhaji Camara Leave a Comment

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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

February 6, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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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

December 11, 2017 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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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

December 4, 2017 by Alhaji Camara Leave a Comment

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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

November 30, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

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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

November 23, 2017 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

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For 21 years, Aurora Family Service has helped provide more than 60,000 Milwaukee-area families with the groceries for a Thanksgiving meal.

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Artwork by Bruce Guadalupe students featured at Marquette School of Dentistry

November 14, 2017 by Lydia Slattery Leave a Comment

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Paintings by 17 Bruce Guadalupe Community School students is now hanging in the Pediatric Department at Marquette School of Dentistry.

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Grassroots activists share thoughts about black empowerment at panel discussion

October 27, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker Leave a Comment

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Community advocates Markasa Tucker, Andre Lee Ellis and Vaun Mayes spoke at a panel discussion called “View from the Street: Grassroots Activism in the Black Community” sponsored by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Sherman Park’s newest mural offers images of hope

September 27, 2017 by Lydia Slattery Leave a Comment

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The “Sherman Park Rising” mural, 4715 W. Center St., was dedicated Friday with artist Tia Richardson, Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn in attendance.

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