South Side residents are expressing outrage about two huge banners in their neighborhood that feature the likeness of a religious leader who has been arrested and charged with child rape and human trafficking.
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What’s it like to be a Latino living in Milwaukee? We asked, and you answered.
As Milwaukee plays host to the nation’s largest Latino civil rights group starting today, we ask residents to discuss the community’s challenges and successes – and to recommend their favorite Latino-owned businesses.
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Milwaukee’s Latinos prepare to make history. Again.
The upcoming LULAC convention, which begins Wednesday, represents another chapter in the Latino community of Milwaukee’s long history of activism and political engagement, one that places it now on the national stage.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: ‘Milwaukee is magical in the summer’: Readers share more of their favorite things to do
We asked readers to share their favorite things to do in the city in the summer. Here’s what they said.
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High-paying jobs elude Hispanics in Milwaukee, study finds
A report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum found that unless the economic and career trajectory of young Hispanics changes, the issue of underrepresentation in high-wage jobs will not be remedied anytime soon.
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‘I think God saved me for a reason’: How one 14-year-old cancer survivor plans to inspire others Saturday
Cancer hits Latinos hard. Celebrando Nuestras Familias MKE, an annual health and wellness fair, will offer education and inspiration Saturday, June 1 at St. Martini Lutheran School, 1520 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive.
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Hank Aaron State Trail celebrates 20 years
City leaders and residents gathered earlier this month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hank Aaron State Trail as well as the reopening of its west end.
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League of United Latin American Citizens convention expected to draw upward of 20,000 to Milwaukee
In a year when issues such as immigration and a proposed wall at the Mexican border have become major political issues, the nation’s oldest and largest Hispanic organization will hold its convention in Milwaukee in July.
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‘Some of these tribes are gone’: Class makes sure Native American youths never forget their rich heritage
Native American youths learn about their rich heritage in culture classes being offered at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center.
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Taco truck issue on West National Avenue still unsettled, group says
A rally in support of taco truck owner Francisco Santos was scheduled to be held Friday, after the agreement reached in March between Arandas taco truck owner Francisco Santos and Ald. Bob Donovan fell through.