Lupe Martinez hails from a migrant worker family, but for 45 years he’s been CEO of UMOS, an agency that began by helping migrant seasonal workers.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Sept. 30 to Oct. 5
From celebrating boys and men of color to a kickoff event for Black Lens, there is much to do this week.
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5 things to do this weekend: Sept. 27 to Sept. 29
It’s the first weekend of fall, and there’s plenty to do in Milwaukee.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Sept. 23 to Sept. 28
From MPS listening sessions to local entrepreneurs making their best pitches during Rev-Up MKE, there’s much to do this week in Milwaukee.
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5 things to do this weekend: Aug. 16 to Aug. 18
Get ready for a busy weekend. From an Amani Youth in Action meeting to Music in Mitchell Park, there’s something for everyone.
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5 things to do this weekend: July 5 to July 7
Milwaukee is rounding off the holiday week with a jam-packed Sunday filled with concerts, yoga, bike rides and more.
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OPINION: Community members weigh in on Summerfest. Is it comfortable for people of color?
After the singer Lizzo alleged her staff was mistreated and subjected to racial slurs at Summerfest last week, we wanted to check in with NNS readers and ask them their feelings about the Big Gig.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: Food pantries are a click away
Churches and community centers are the unsung heroes of our neighborhoods, with many hosting food pantries and meal programs.
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5 things to do this weekend: May 31 to June 2
Saturday is going to be busy in Milwaukee. Quite busy. Here are our picks to enrich your weekend.
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NNS Spotlight: ‘We want to be part of the conversation’: Group aims to elevate fellow Asian Pacific Americans
After constantly being the “only Asian Americans in the room,” a group created ElevAsian to connect members of the Asian Pacific community and to build bridges across the city.