In a nod to the growing Mexican population, the 51st Mexican consulate in the U.S. will open in Milwaukee soon.
Lincoln Village
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Interim director at SOC plans to develop leaders, expand volunteer base
Tammy L. Rivera, interim executive director at Southside Organizing Committee, plans to further develop the organization by diversifying its funding sources and increasing its volunteer base.
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Southside Organizing Committee announce interim executive director
The Board of Directors is excited to announce that Tammy L. Rivera will serve as Interim Executive Director of the Southside Organizing Committee (SOC) beginning January 7, 2015. Ms. Rivera is a veteran nonprofit executive, community activist, educator, and lifelong resident of Milwaukee’s Southside. For more than 25 years she has provided strategic and operational […]
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Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
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Steve Fendt voted out as executive director of Southside Organizing Committee
After serving as executive director of the Southside Organizing Committee for 22 years, Steve Fendt was voted out by the organization’s board of directors.
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Ben’s Cycle owner invests in future of Lincoln Village neighborhood
Renovating buildings is a family tradition for Vincent Hanoski, a third-generation bicycle shop owner.
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Position available at Urban Anthropology
Cultural outreach person Part time (initially). $21.00 hour. Urban Anthropology Inc. is looking for a man or woman who loves cultural diversity to work with neighborhood residents and youth in the Lincoln Village Neighborhood with our various programs. This person MUST: This job will begin at approximately 12 hours a week and gradually increase until […]
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Obama’s immigration reforms leave South Side activists wanting more
South Side immigration rights activists are reacting to reforms announced by President Obama with “a divided heart,” pledging to continue fighting for more changes.
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Latino leaders address struggle to serve community, reach professional goals
Milwaukee Latinos face many barriers to rising to the highest levels of government and business, according to local community leaders.
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Gubernatorial candidate Burke announces support for driver’s cards for undocumented residents
With a who’s who of local Democratic elected officials in attendance at a Southside Organizing Committee event, gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke stole the show, announcing her support for driver’s cards for undocumented residents.