It’s Hip-Hop Week in Milwaukee. The celebration, now in its seventh year, focuses on the power of hip-hop to transform urban communities.
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Posted inCommunity, Photos
Photos: Community comes together to discuss gun violence
After the murder of local celebrity Antwan Hogans, who was known as OG Tweezy, his good friend and pastor of The Infinite Church, Radontae Ashford, brought the community together to discuss what can be done to stop gun violence.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Government
Federal government extends lease at downtown building used by ICE
The federal government has extended its lease for at least one year at a downtown field office used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Thousands of Milwaukee residents still feel effects of storm wreckage
As of the morning of Aug. 18, over 16,500 flood-related service requests had been made to IMPACT 211.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Here are the Milwaukee street projects affected by federal funding cuts
Over $34 million in funds for the reconstruction of Sixth Street were rescinded as part of the Trump administration’s tax cut and spending bill in July, but several other major street projects are moving forward.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 18
Have conversations about men’s issues; share your thoughts with MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius; try new snacks; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: An open letter to Black students entering college this semester
Whether you’re walking onto a campus built centuries ago with traditions that never imagined you in mind, or entering the storied legacy of an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) where Black brilliance has always been the standard, know this: You belong.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
How this Black pilot in Milwaukee earned his license to fly at age 18
Private pilot Arian Rice continues to pursue his career in aviation while encouraging other minorities to chase their dreams.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 15
Receive a free loaf of bread; attend an annual summer celebration with PEARLS for Teen Girls; chill at the Center Street Daze festival; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Pathfinders employees seek training and transparency as they attempt to form union
Workers cite retaliatory terminations and inconsistent wages at agency that serves youths.