Nearly three decades after he first joined UMOS, Jose Martinez assumed the agency’s top post in September.
NNS Spotlight
An occasional series that highlights groups and people worth knowing in Milwaukee.
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NNS Spotlight: How monique liston is uplifting Black women in Milwaukee
Both monique liston and her organization, UBUNTU Research & Evaluation, focus on liberation and wellness, particularly for Black women.
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NNS Spotlight: How Antoine Carter is transforming space in Milwaukee
After a career in placemaking, Antoine Carter is now the director of philanthropy for the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.
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NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee leader is making his mark on youths
Darnell Hamilton’s goal as the executive director of Future Urban Leaders is to help young people use their differences to reach their full potential.
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NNS Spotlight: How LIT’s Black Hogwarts program trains Milwaukee youths to become the next leaders in the community
Youths from around Milwaukee are participating in the Civics Black Hogwarts summer institute program, which equips them with the tools to address some of the community’s most pervasive problems.
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Faith inspires new executive director to lead Franciscan Peacemakers
Megan O’Halloran’s new position as executive director of the Franciscan Peacemakers is part of her ongoing faith journey.
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NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee man is helping refugees build better lives
After a long and difficult road to Milwaukee from Afghanistan, Qadir Shah Hotak is helping other refugees feel at home here as a FoodShare advocate for the Hunger Task Force.
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NNS Spotlight: How Milwaukee’s newest Black-owned grocery store serves the residents of Sherman Park
The Sherman Park Grocery Store seeks to transform the neighborhood by providing healthy food options and through community engagement.
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NNS Spotlight: How Wraparound Milwaukee lifts at-risk youths and their families with mental health support
Wraparound Milwaukee works under the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and serves as a special care system designed for children with significant emotional, behavioral and mental health needs, along with their families.
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NNS Spotlight: How Jesús Salas documents the legacy of Wisconsin farmworkers – and his own
Jesús Salas has written a memoir detailing the lasting impact of Wisconsin’s farmworkers movement.