The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. We’ve reached out to community members to hear their thoughts.
Community Heroes: Metcalfe Park organizers go digital with mass-texting and mutual aid during COVID-19 crisis
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges is meeting community needs through digital organizing.
Controversy erupts after accusations of coronavirus-related price gouging at El Rey
El Rey is accused of price gouging, but owners deny the charges, saying “We will continue to search for the best deals we can and provide the cheapest prices.”
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: March 9 to March 14
Our picks: “Eclipsed,” a play by Danai Gurira, a blood drive at Bounce Milwaukee, census prep day, an Ex Fabula story slam and an event on how to recognize substance use in teens.
Women’s History Month: Meet three ‘SHEroes’ of Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Rep is honoring 12 women from Milwaukee who are giving back to their community in a big way. Learn more about the women each week in March.
9 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee
Here’s a rundown of events celebrating Black History Month in Milwaukee.
NNS Video: America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebrates its rebirth
The now-virtual museum, which is making progress toward a brick-and-mortar reopening at the corner of Vel R. Phillips and North avenues in Bronzeville, secures a major work of art and more than $1 million in funding through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
How one Milwaukee group plans to build civic power beyond the 2020 presidential election
Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, or BLOC, is working to engage thousands of North Side residents to make a political impact beyond election season.
Basketball coach demands his students score on and off the court
Pulaski/Carmen High School basketball coach Melvin White works to ensure his kids win in the game of life.
NNS Spotlight: ‘God is not through with me’: Willie Brisco and his continued fight for social justice
The Rev. Willie Brisco is all about justice. Especially for his African American community. For more than 36 years, Brisco has dedicated his life to fighting racism, having served as president of MICAH and WISDOM.
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