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Bembé Drum & Dance: A vibrant hub for celebrating Afro-Latino culture
Bembé Drum & Dance began as an extracurricular program for Milwaukee Public Schools students. Now the organization has its first physical location at 611 S. Layton Blvd.
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Four takeaways from the Social Development Commission’s latest board meeting
The Social Development Commission board voted to restore its audit committee and discussed SDC’s grant funding and financial records at a meeting on Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Education, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Teach For America corps member brings his love for math to Milwaukee
Hamidreza Majidi developed his love for math and teaching in his homeland of Tehran, Iran. Now, he’s serving high school students.
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Memorable story of 2024: NNS Spotlight: How one Milwaukee leader is helping kids succeed
Dakota Barnes-Rush shares his favorite NNS story from 2024, which highlights how Darnell Hamilton, executive director of Future Urban Leaders, is helping young people in Milwaukee reach their full potential.
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Post From Community: Next Door’s gift-giving program brightens holidays for families in need
Next Door’s annual holiday gift-giving program connects Milwaukee families in need with volunteers and donors who provide gifts and resources to make their holidays brighter.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Health and Wellness
‘It’s more about prevention’: Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on gun violence in city
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman talks about efforts to address gun violence in the city.
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NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids
Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Here’s where you can find free gun locks in Milwaukee
Gun locks help prevent theft, firearm injuries, and misuse. Here’s where you can get them for free in Milwaukee.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 11
Attend a neighborhood meeting in the Muskego Way neighborhood; celebrate a new project in Lindsay Heights; receive free legal assistance; pick up food from a mobile pantry; and take a ceramics class with Mitchell Street Arts.