The former president of Amani United, the resident-led community group, is fighting to get his job back after being impeached Saturday over allegations of negligence in his position.
How Amani’s newest ambassador Maricha Harris plans to serve community
Last week, Maricha Harris was named the executive director of the Dominican Center. “There’s so much passion, so much love, so many amazing things that are happening here,” she says.
Wisconsin tells voters to request ballots now in push to improve mail-in voting
Wisconsin will send absentee applications to 2.6 million voters to help ensure their votes are counted in November
9 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee
Here’s a rundown of events celebrating Black History Month in Milwaukee.
On the walls: More neighborhood murals you should see
Over the summer, NNS photographer Sue Vliet captured images of murals around town, from lesser-known artworks to familiar favorites to pieces whose paint is still wet.
NNS Video: She was ‘not the one to take’: Remembering Quanita “Tay” Jackson
By all accounts, Quanita “Tay” Jackson was someone trying to make a difference. On Saturday, the 20-year-old helped organize a three-on-three basketball tournament that drew a large crowd to Moody Park for hoops, food and music. A day later, she was shot and killed near the park.
‘An enduring ecosystem of disadvantage:’ New report takes comprehensive, distressing look at Milwaukee’s 53206
A neighborhood of “cumulative disadvantages” is how a new report from the UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development characterizes Milwaukee’s 53206 ZIP code area.
‘Greater than their ZIP codes’: PeppNation encourages students to realize their potential through sports, tutoring
The Milwaukee nonprofit PeppNation uses sports to show kids they can be winners off the field as well as on.
Light & Unite Red educates young people about substance abuse
Light & Unite Red kicked off its 2019 prevention campaign during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, providing educational games and resources at COA’s family fun night.
On The Block: Mentoring for young boys
Donna Johnson would like to see her 12-year-old grandson benefit from the role modeling and mentoring of Andre Lee Ellis’ “We Got This” program.
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