On The Block: No hate

November 13, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Northwest Side resident Ben Henderson is so concerned about the recent actions of the U.S. president that he marched in a political protest for the first time.

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Chingcha Vang’s “Hmong Experience Project” brings culture to the classroom

May 29, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne 1 Comment

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Seniors at the Hmong American Peace Academy who complete Chingcha Vang’s Hmong Experience Project are helping to bridge a generational divide.

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On The Block: Artistic space

July 26, 2017 by Keith Schubert Leave a Comment

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Syandene Alexander, operational director of 2035 Studios, is focused on creating opportunities for central city youth to have access to art and performance spaces.

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Fifty years after open housing marches, residential segregation still norm in Milwaukee

June 26, 2017 by Edgar Mendez 8 Comments

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African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.

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MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries

April 17, 2016 by Wyatt Massey 3 Comments

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A weeklong celebration of black-owned restaurants is taking place across the city through April 23. Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week features special deals at the various eateries.

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Special Report: Vicious cycle of payday loans poses hazard for low-income borrowers

January 4, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue 1 Comment

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While financial experts warn against the dangers of payday lending, cash-strapped Milwaukeeans take out payday loans because they have no other choice.

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On the Block: ‘A dream job’

October 1, 2015 by Jabril Faraj Leave a Comment

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Timothy Seeger, 62, talks about leaving the corporate world.

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Lecture series asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter?’

July 24, 2015 by Jabril Faraj 5 Comments

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Reggie Jackson of the Black Holocaust Museum puts the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ to the test in a lecture series that traces the history of devaluing black people in America.

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Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship

April 23, 2015 by Molly Rippinger Leave a Comment

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Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.

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COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens

April 8, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien 3 Comments

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A decade-old program provides free driver’s education for Milwaukee teenagers who hold a 2.3 grade point average, participate in community service and attend an after-school program.

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On The Block: No hate

Chingcha Vang’s “Hmong Experience Project” brings culture to the classroom

On The Block: Artistic space

Fifty years after open housing marches, residential segregation still norm in Milwaukee

MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries

Special Report: Vicious cycle of payday loans poses hazard for low-income borrowers

On the Block: ‘A dream job’

Lecture series asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter?’

Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship

COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens

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