In conjunction with the first-ever Hip-Hop Week in Milwaukee, many volunteers recently participated in Big Clean MKE, held in memory of slain city worker Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz.
‘Soapbox’ project invites city residents to discuss social issues
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.
Make-A-Wish chapter seeks to serve more Hispanic families
Five-year-old Ximena Contreras and her family recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World thanks to the Wisconsin chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Plan for streetcar expansion on King Drive moves forward amid development in Bronzeville
The Department of City Development and the Historic King Drive BID presented a final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development, while addressing displacement concerns.
Milwaukee Mustang Track Club takes home 13 medals
The Milwaukee Mustang Track Club won 13 medals in the recent AAU Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, the most since the club was founded in 2002.
Skilled-trades training program qualifies city residents for construction jobs
Five years after Ezzard White established his One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) training program for central city residents, 10 of his trainees are working on the Legacy Lofts project on North Avenue between 15th and 16th streets.
Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety
Community activists met in Washington Park, the site of a recent drive-by shooting, to demand action from city officials to improve safety in central-city parks.
Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication
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.
Black Hogwarts teaches youth magic of community organizing
Leaders Igniting Transformation has started Black Hogwarts, a leadership training program for teenagers named after the popular Harry Potter book and movie series.
Black women look to ‘change our political landscape’ through voting
Women’s March leaders and representatives of community organizations throughout Wisconsin gathered in Milwaukee to create a political agenda for black women.
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