African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.
Amani
2nd Annual Moody Park Safe Summer kick-off recap
This past Friday, the Amani neighborhood was buzzing with positivity from COA’s 2nd Annual Moody Park Safe Summer Kick-Off.
Annual walk addresses danger of toy guns in black communities
Community members participated in the 14th annual African-American Walk for Quality Health to call attention to the dangers of toy guns.
Safe & Sound evaluation finds block clubs, events increase safety
An independent evaluation of Safe & Sound by Medical College of Wisconsin researchers shows its community safety team strategy improves neighborhood safety.
Zeidler Center discussions aim to foster better police-community relations
After a dialogue between residents and police in Metcalfe Park, participants said the discussions could open the door for better relations between police and the central city’s black community.
‘Urban Heroes, Urban Wood’ tells story of Milwaukee’s black community
A group exhibition of paintings and photographs by African-American artists depicts historic Milwaukee figures on wood from the city’s ash trees.
Social cohesion in Amani contributes to decreased crime
Crime in the Amani neighborhood has decreased at greater rates than the city, a trend residents, local agencies and law enforcement attribute to resident engagement and relationships.
Teens create mural to inspire hope in Amani
Teens at the COA Goldin Center worked hard for more than three months to create a mural that represents their perceptions of the Amani neighborhood.
Teens Grow Greens work leads to national recognition for North Side student
Growing up in the Amani neighborhood, Ryan Graham knew his family and his neighbors faced serious challenges but he never felt limited by those conditions.
