Amani United has new board members as the Dominican Center prepares to hire a new executive director.
Elizabeth Brown
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Dominican Center in need of community’s help after burglaries
The Dominican Center is bouncing back from two burglary incidents last week. The center has received community support and is seeking donations of Halloween costumes.
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Leaders, community members weigh in on the SDC’s shutdown
A cross-section of professional advocates and community organizers give their opinions on the suspension of operations at the Social Development Commission.
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Youth March Against Gun Violence returns to Amani neighborhood Sunday
The Amani Youth Council will host the fourth annual Youth March Against Gun Violence from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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‘I want everyone included’: Amani United’s new president says she will focus on building relationships
Elizabeth Brown, Amani United’s new president, plans to spend her term building relationships and using them to bring new development into the Amani neighborhood.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 6
Meet Friday’s deadline to apply for MCTS scholarships; attend the book release and reception for street photographer Isaac Harris; watch Amani United inaugurate Elizabeth Brown as its new president; listen to Joseph Michael play at Sherman Perk; and get a free bag of rice from the Hmong American Friendship Association.
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‘How do I ever get caught up, if I’m always catching up?’ Poverty’s unrelenting grip on Milwaukee
Milwaukee ranks second in poverty among the top 50 most populated cities in the United States, with 24.6% of the city living in poverty. Here are some reasons why.