The sometimes-violent demonstrations that erupted in Sherman Park after the police killing of a 23-year-old black man are the result of long-standing tensions, say residents and community leaders.
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Sherman Park residents express sorrow and shock at weekend violence
Describing their feelings about the weekend events in Sherman Park, several residents also speak about what should be next.
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Bronzeville forum explores police-community relations
The “good old days” of police work in Milwaukee and the prospects for improving police-community relations in the future were topics of discussion at a recent public forum hosted by the First Stage theater group.
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Community leaders say Milwaukee ‘can’t police’ its way out of violence
During a recent gathering of public officials, police, nonprofits and community leaders expressed support for a comprehensive approach to addressing violence, particularly gun violence in the City of Milwaukee.
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White allies show solidarity with Black Lives Matter
Two largely white activist groups staged a demonstration to support the Black Lives Matter movement and express solidarity with the family of Jay Anderson, a black man shot by a Wauwatosa police officer in June.
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Black residents share stories of police misconduct, demand accountability
The county’s Office on African American Affairs brought community members together to speak about police-community relations in the wake of a week that saw police killings of two black men and the shooting deaths of five officers.
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Safe Zones sets sights on expansion, impact
A Safe Zones Initiative that began in Garden Homes last year with the goal of preventing and de-escalating violence is receiving increased attention as Milwaukee attempts to ratchet up anti-violence efforts.
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Community demands accountability, action in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal
Milwaukee community members expressed frustration at officials during a recent community forum, saying that addressing poverty and a lack of opportunities for black youth are necessary to prevent incarceration.
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Aldermen issue call for ‘all hands on deck’ to combat violence
A group of 12 aldermen unveiled a multi-pronged plan to fight violence. The initiative, which prioritizes community engagement, will launch with a June 17 event for fathers at Moody Park in Amani.
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Gun violence awareness rally draws dozens clad in orange to downtown
Local politicians renewed their call for better enforcement of laws that dictate gun ownership, restrictions on assault rifle sales and universal background checks.