Milwaukee-born NFL players Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale came home this past weekend to pour into the next generation of youths through a football clinic, mentorship and resources.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
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Koren Dennison is building an intergenerational third space at My Kousin’s House
My Kousin’s House is a space focused on family literacy building. It’s activated through a series of community events meant to be fun, community building and thought provoking.
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How one golf organization is bringing more Black people to the course
We Black We Golf has been changing the narrative of what golfing can look like for members of the Black community.
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Meet two teen friends who started their own affordable pet care businesses in Milwaukee
From pet waste removal to grooming, Jomarion Swiams and Jaidyn Boyce are teens with dogs that turned everyday pet care chores into businesses with affordable prices.
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Meet Diego Avila: The comedian who makes you pay attention
Diego Avila found comedy somewhat by accident – first behind the camera, then on stage.
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Meet a Milwaukee kid turning aluminum cans into cash to help the homeless
A Sherman Park kid tapped into a new way to help the homeless in Milwaukee by founding a new youth-led nonprofit that collects aluminum cans for cash.
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‘It’s so underrated’: Meet influencers who are working to change the narrative about Milwaukee’s food scene
Social media content creators across the city are highlighting local restaurants and food they want others to try.
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From one generation to the next, Stella Moralez Reyna remains a staple at Señor Loco inside of Romine’s
Estella “Stella” Moralez Reyna has spent more than 30 years building relationships with the customers she serves.
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‘I know they’re going to succeed’: Milwaukee-born Kericka Green recognized as a top teacher
Craig Montessori School lower elementary teacher Kericka Green feels rewarded by challenging her students to reach new levels of learning.
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Whimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum
Maria Cunningham collects and curates historically and culturally interesting items for The Whatnot Museum, which will soon be open by appointment.