Summit aims to prevent youth from being exploited, trafficked

January 18, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the “Stay Out the Game” summit taught youth how to detect signs of sex trafficking, build healthy relationships and protect themselves in unsafe situations.

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Former Zilber exec plans to continue working to advance social justice

January 17, 2019 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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Susan Lloyd, the Zilber Family Foundation’s former executive director, spent the last 10 years leading the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, which invested more than $50 million in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.

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Formerly incarcerated organizers hope new state leadership brings criminal justice reform

January 16, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic 5 Comments

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People directly impacted by the criminal justice system in Wisconsin presented their case for criminal justice reform to representatives of Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, arguing for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.

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Mental health program at UCC schools serves children at school, home

January 15, 2019 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

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A pilot program at Bruce Guadalupe Community School and Acosta Middle School that began in September is offering mental health services to students and their families in a partnership with Lutheran Social Services.

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On the block: Not your mama’s tea

January 15, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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Rhonda Hill organizes hip-hop-themed tea tasting events for women of different ages to gather, socialize and network around a common, encouraging discussion topic.

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Muslim nonprofit opens center for youth on North Side

January 14, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 1 Comment

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Ma’ruf, a Muslim nonprofit, recently opened a youth center for neighborhood children. The center came to fruition after proposals to turn the space into a liquor store were rejected by the community.

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Daughter of famed muralist carries on family tradition with new COA murals

January 11, 2019 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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Rozalia Hernandez-Singh, daughter of muralist Reynaldo Hernandez, is in the process of painting new murals at the COA Riverwest Center, including one featuring local sports figures.

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Beat cop initiative provides ‘sense of security’ for Clarke Square residents, business owners

January 10, 2019 by Madison Marx Leave a Comment

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The beat cop initiative has been underway for several months in Clarke Square, and residents and business owners say they appreciate the added police presence in the neighborhood.

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Police officers work to help occupants of homeless encampments

January 9, 2019 by Carly Wolf Leave a Comment

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With Milwaukee’s homeless population becoming more visible in the city’s various tent encampments, the Milwaukee Police Department works to connect homeless people to necessary resources.

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Basia Rose Designs boutique opens on North Avenue in Lindsay Heights

January 8, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 2 Comments

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Basia Spencer, owner of fashion boutique Basia Rose Designs, recently opened her own shop at a former pop-up space at 1617 W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights, where she shares space with other vendors.

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Summit aims to prevent youth from being exploited, trafficked

Former Zilber exec plans to continue working to advance social justice

Formerly incarcerated organizers hope new state leadership brings criminal justice reform

Mental health program at UCC schools serves children at school, home

On the block: Not your mama’s tea

Muslim nonprofit opens center for youth on North Side

Daughter of famed muralist carries on family tradition with new COA murals

Beat cop initiative provides ‘sense of security’ for Clarke Square residents, business owners

Police officers work to help occupants of homeless encampments

Basia Rose Designs boutique opens on North Avenue in Lindsay Heights

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