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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service invites community members to submit opinion pieces of 500-800 words on topics of interest to central city Milwaukee. To send a submission for consideration, please email info@milwaukeenns.org. The views expressed are solely those of the authors.

Thanks for nothing, Senator Johnson

November 12, 2014 by Saul Newton Leave a Comment

Saul Newton is a U.S. Army veteran who served one deployment to Afghanistan. Newton, who lives in Riverwest and is a research assistant for One Wisconsin Now, questions Senator Ron Johnson’s support for Wisconsin’s veterans. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson talks a big game about his support for military members, military families, and military veterans. However […]

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Before you throw your hat in the ring: One voter shares a bit of insight

October 31, 2014 by Denise Wooten 2 Comments

Denise Wooten, president of Borchert Field C.A.R.E.S., shares her concerns about putting faith in political representatives.

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Turning black into green

October 22, 2014 by Keith Stanley Leave a Comment

Keith Stanley, executive director of the Avenues West Association, shares his vision of the “black Milwaukee experience.”

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Is diversity the solution when racism is the problem?

October 13, 2014 by Della Wells 1 Comment

Della Wells, an artist and community activist warns that diversity is not enough.

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Renew funding for Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project

October 2, 2014 by Clarene Mitchell 1 Comment

Clarene Mitchell, director of communications and collaboration for the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc., is seeking help from the community to restore funding for a program that promotes prenatal services for pregnant women in the central city.

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“Ujima” — Collective work and responsibility

September 8, 2014 by Supreme Allah Leave a Comment

Supreme Allah, organizer for the Sherman Park Community Association, reflects on what a “movement” is.

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Why Milwaukee is not Ferguson

August 28, 2014 by Keith Stanley 3 Comments

Keith Stanley, executive director of the Avenues West Association and formerly staff assistant to Common Council President Willie Hines, explains why he does not think Milwaukee will be the next Ferguson, Mo.

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Bronzeville is about more than creating space

August 10, 2014 by Della Wells Leave a Comment

If the City of Milwaukee wants to make the Bronzeville African American arts and cultural district a reality, three key elements must be in place: history, identity and an understanding of the visual and performing arts industry.

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