For 10 years, MPS has held an annual “Foro” or “Forum Latino” for parents of students with special needs. More than 400 people attended this year’s event, the only one of its kind in the state, according to the school district.
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Benefit to raise money for child victims of human trafficking
Alverno College students are working to support an orphanage that mainly serves young girls who were victims of human trafficking. They are “Hope for Nicaragua,” a benefit fundraiser for Casa Mision Santa Faz on Friday, Nov. 9.
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Walker’s Point Parade commemorates Day of the Dead
The Día de Los Muertos parade through Walker’s Point boasted colorful costumes, stilt walkers, puppets, music, dancers and marchers carrying ofrendas (offerings) in memory of loved ones.
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New, healthier items offered at two South Side grocery stores
Pete’s Market and El Rey are responding to requests from South Side residents to include more healthy food items in the stores.
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ACLU urges legislators to give ex-felons right to vote
A new ACLU of Wisconsin report argues that felons who have completed their prison term should be allowed to vote. African-Americans make up 39 percent of the disenfranchised population in Wisconsin.
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Green Bay Packers’ practice field soon to be laid out in Mitchell Park
For three years a $300,000 synthetic turf football field donated to Journey House by the Green Bay Packers has sat in a storage warehouse in Green Bay. But, ground has now been broken for the Journey House Football Field and Stadium at Mitchell Park, and the turf will soon be laid out.
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Day of the Dead exhibit open until Nov. 17
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts is displaying work by local artists celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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Journey House collection to brighten holiday season for the whole family
Journey House is collecting toys and gift card for neighborhood children and families this holiday season.
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Fair housing group files complaint against Bank of America
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council has filed a federal housing discrimination complaint against Bank of America Corp. alleging that the bank maintains and markets foreclosed homes in white neighborhoods better than in African-American and Latino neighborhoods.
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Public library cuts hours despite increased attendance
The Milwaukee Public Library system has seen an increase of nearly 223,000 visitors compared to the same time last year. Still, the system had to cut its proposed budget for 2013, resulting in a reduction of hours and services.