After the sudden resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, community leaders call for continued engagement from residents.
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Grassroots leaders unite to defeat Sheriff Clarke
The Coalition for a People’s Sheriff is beginning to create alliances across social movements in an effort to unseat Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.
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Annual District 3 National Night Out tries to bridge police and community divide
District 3 of the Milwaukee Police Department recently hosted a National Night Out event in Washington Park to connect with community members. However, some believe it may not be enough to bridge the gap.
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Community-building necessary to address violence, residents say
In the wake of the shooting death of 6-year-old Justin Evans Jr., city residents are calling for proactive steps to address the root causes of violence.
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Health Department official: childhood lead poisoning a ‘public health crisis’
The Milwaukee Health Department is working to reduce childhood lead poisoning and inform the public of the risks, but residents and officials agree that more must be done.
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‘Men4Men End the Demand’ takes on sex trafficking
Male volunteers are raising awareness of sex trafficking by talking with men in barbershops about the fact that many sex workers are coerced.
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Andre Lee Ellis set to take mentoring program to youth in detention
The founder of a grassroots mentoring program for young black boys will work with youth in the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center this summer.
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Black leaders call for peace, unity in wake of Sylville Smith verdict
Grassroots leaders who gathered in Sherman Park after a not guilty verdict came down for the killer of Sylville Smith, said the black community must unite to fight for change and a better tomorrow.
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Heal the Hood expands to add resources, more neighborhoods
For the first time, Heal the Hood, a community block party in its sixth year, is focused on providing resources and services for attendees. The event also has expanded from one to four neighborhoods.
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City leaders renew call for Sheriff Clarke to be removed from office
A Milwaukee County supervisor and an immigrant rights activist say Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has been a drain on public resources, amid investigations and potential lawsuits for deaths at the Milwaukee County Jail.