A group of activists, policy makers and politicians heard about successful community development initiatives in Harambee during a recent bus tour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee.
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Harambee tour highlights ‘environment of self-empowerment’
A group of activists, policy makers and politicians heard about successful community development initiatives in Harambee during a recent bus tour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee.
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MPS, nonprofits hope synergy, energy can turn around Carver Academy
Nearly closed in 2011, MPS’s Carver Academy hopes to turn the corner on student achievement through a one-of-a-kind partnership with City Year, Teach for America and Schools That Can.
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Tour showcases highs and lows of Bronzeville development effort
Guided by two city development experts and Milele Coggs, 6th District alderwoman, a group of residents and others toured Bronzeville.
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Milwaukee youths ‘speak truth to power’ at commemorative civil rights march
A commemorative civil rights march and a “Youth Voice Stage” on Juneteenth Day helped bring the civil rights movement to life for young Milwaukeeans.
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Art picks up ‘STEAM’ at TEDxHarambee
TEDxHarambee focused on using the arts as a tool to foster creativity and innovation in addressing societal issues.
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TEDxHarambee conference gathers ‘STEAM’
While Harambee may not be known as the center of Milwaukee’s innovation scene, the upcoming TEDxHarambee conference may help change that.
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City looks for ways to jumpstart Bronzeville redevelopment effort
The city hopes that a consultant can breathe new life into the long-anticipated Bronzeville redevelopment project.
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Teen farmers sell shares of produce at Local Farmer Open House
After a successful inaugural season as a community supported agriculture business, Young Farmers of Milwaukee kicked off its second season by attending the Urban Ecology Center Local Farmer Open House.
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Brothers return to Riverwest to help children like them
Darren and Vedale Hill grew up in poverty in Riverwest. Now in their twenties, the brothers have returned to teach and inspire local children.