‘Soapbox’ project invites city residents to discuss social issues

August 29, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Still Waters Collective gathered comments from “missing and overlooked voices” on topics such as privilege, gender and incarceration and then convened public conversations to share perspectives on those topics.

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Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication

August 10, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

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A stretch of Fourth Street between Capitol Drive and St. Paul Avenue is now Vel R. Phillips Avenue. Bronzeville Week included the dedication ceremony, food and entertainment events, and opportunities to support local business.

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Black arts and culture festival comes to Summerfest grounds on Aug. 4

July 30, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 4 Comments

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The inaugural Black Arts Fest MKE will feature visual, dance, literacy and other art forms focused on African-American and African heritage.

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ArtWorks interns from Garden Homes create murals for MMSD storm water project

July 26, 2018 by Mark Lisowski Leave a Comment

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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District enlisted the help of ArtWorks for Milwaukee to beautify flood basins along the 30th Street Corridor near the Garden Homes neighborhood.

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New sculpture installation to display diverse images of Virgin Mary

July 23, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto Leave a Comment

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Local artists and students from the Clarke Square neighborhood are teaming up to create a community art installation in an alley at 26th and Mineral streets.

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Camp Umoja balances fun, discipline to create future leaders

July 20, 2018 by Abby Ng Leave a Comment

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Camp Umoja is a free six-week summer program that aims to put children in kindergarten through high school on a path to success.

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Teens share their stories through new Mitchell Street Library mural

July 18, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto 1 Comment

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The Mitchell Street branch of the Milwaukee Public Library recently unveiled a new public art installation: a mural designed by a team of eight teenagers in collaboration with visual artist Erick Ledesma.

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Thousands of enthusiastic Club León fans cheer on team at Miller Park soccer match

July 16, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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Club León, a professional soccer team in Mexico with a large fan base in Milwaukee, recently played a scrimmage match at Miller Park against C.F. Pachuca. Leon’s fan club, Los De Arriba Milwaukee, was there to support the team.

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Former Finney Library to come back to life as retail market

July 13, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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After being vacant for 15 years, the historic building at North Avenue and Sherman Boulevard will reopen as soon as the owner can obtain occupancy permits from the city.

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