Community members tell us how hard-earned lessons from 2020 are fueling their goals for 2021.
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.
Lessons we can’t forget: Community members look back at 2020 to set goals for 2021
We asked community members to tell us their goals for the new year. Here’s what they said.
OPINION: Inside the ‘bubble’ at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center School
Students from the Vel R. Philips Juvenile Justice Center School share their thoughts on the pandemic and sports, comparing the “NBA bubble” to the precautions their community is taking.
OPINION: We don’t want the COPS grant today, tomorrow or in January
The Common Council voted to deny additional funding to an already bloated and unaccountable police department, and the community wants it to stay that way.
OPINION: Before we pick the next chief, let’s fix Milwaukee’s broken system of policing
Men with guns and men with cages are not the solution, no matter who their boss is. Hiring a new man to drive the same broken train is not going to get us where we need to be.
We asked you what you’re thankful for. Here’s what you told us.
To celebrate the season of gratitude and giving, we asked contributors to our “Community Voices” column to name a person or organization they’re thankful for.
Milwaukee gives thanks 2020: Four shout-outs to those who stand out
To celebrate the season of gratitude and giving, we asked contributors to our “Community Voices” column to share a person or organization for which they are thankful.
OPINION: 5 ways you can stay healthy this holiday season
Many, many families are going to gather this holiday season, and many, many people are going to get sick. Here’s how you can enjoy traditions-and keep yourself and those you love alive.
OPINION: Lessons we learned from ‘On the Table MKE’
Last month, the first virtual “On the Table MKE” program focused on “healing justice.” Here are takeaways from those who participated in the annual event hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
OPINION: Why we take care of our elders, our ‘wisdom keepers’
Jeremiah Wayman, Dona Yahola and Jessica Martinez of Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center share their cultural practices of honoring elders and how that manifests through a special wellness program.
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