Joshua Liston-Zawadi is using his experiences to help other dads navigate the birthing process.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
Posted inCriminal justice, NNS Spotlight
Here’s why some in Milwaukee say we can’t afford to lose Emily Sterk
Emily Sterk is completing a national fellowship at the Milwaukee Turners, where she humbly blends rigorous research and coalition-building to confront mass incarceration.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, NNS Spotlight
More than a cafe: How Kinship Café is changing lives
The Kinship Café is serving the community as well as its staff through its healing-based workforce development program.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Robert Miranda on a life of activism, community and doing what’s right
Robert Miranda has dedicated his career to leading and serving his community. Now he’s fighting for lead-free water and living environments in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, NNS Spotlight, North
NNS Spotlight: Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank moves into new century
Columbia Savings & Loan Association, Wisconsin’s oldest and only Black-owned bank, marked its centennial in 2024 and remains committed to its mission to provide financial services to underserved Black residents in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How Shawn Muhammad is spreading love throughout his community
Shawn Muhammad is a lifelong Milwaukeean who wears many hats, including anti-violence advocate, minister, rapper, veteran, father and grandfather
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Darian Stephan is a man on the move. And he wants to take you with him.
Meet Darian Stephan, who works as an intern for the Milwaukee Bucks, has introduced Barack Obama and wants to uplift others.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight, Profile
NNS Spotlight: How the Urban Indigenous League is creating safe spaces for Milwaukee’s Native community
The Urban Indigenous League hosts intertribal events for Native American and Indigenous people in Milwaukee to gather, celebrate and share knowledge.
Posted inCommunity, Education, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Teach For America corps member brings his love for math to Milwaukee
Hamidreza Majidi developed his love for math and teaching in his homeland of Tehran, Iran. Now, he’s serving high school students.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Education, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids
Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.