Applicants complain of confusing bureaucracy and long waits as the agency handles thousands applications over the phone. A Milwaukee woman details her struggle to connect.
Celebrating the fathers in our community
Single fathers in Milwaukee have something they want you to know: Not every black man is a deadbeat Dad. And many are taking care of their kids.
Homeownership gap for people of color in Wisconsin is wide; communities, nonprofits try to close it
Historical redlining, racial covenants and modern-day barriers including lower incomes keep most residents of color in Wisconsin from owning homes.
Convictions bar Wisconsinites from many jobs, making re-entry ‘a real struggle’
People of color in Wisconsin have higher incarceration rates than whites, which means many jobs and opportunities remain out of reach for them.
Drop out or drown in debt? Many Black students in Wisconsin face stark choices in paying for college
The real difference comes in the proportion of those loans that are in default. In ZIP codes where most residents are people of color, 21% of the loans are in default, compared to just 6% in majority-white areas.
Mayor Tom Barrett blasts Senate bill that requires Fire and Police Commission add union-approved members
Mayor Tom Barrett calls bill passed by the Senate that requires the Fire and Police Commission add members selected by the police and fire unions “a vicious attack on local government.”
Leaders, residents work to transform South 13th Street
Organizers hope to invigorate the business corridor along South 13th Street, increase safety and better connect residents and amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.
In wake of Wisconsin’s racial justice protests, curfew tickets raise equity and speech questions
In Milwaukee, Black residents accounted for about two-thirds of curfew citations. Kenosha and Wauwatosa defend curfew arrests in federal court.
Milwaukee’s ‘Food Fairy’ keeps giving . . . and going
For Laura Manriquez, community service has often centered around making sure her neighbors, especially children, have enough to eat every day.
What renters need to know about the eviction process
A tenant, a property owner and a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee explain the process of evictions.
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