Since the Sherman Park unrest in 2016, what’s changed? Has progress been made? Are we worse off now? These are some of the questions we will ask Tuesday during a series of critical conversations with activists and advocates in Sherman Park.
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Posted inNews, Opinion: Community Voices
Voices of Sherman Park: Three Years Later: ‘She was just glad we got home safe’
A Sherman Park resident reflects: “We had heard sirens and some smoke rising a few blocks up from our house, but we thought little of it.”
Posted inNews
Unrest in Sherman Park: Three years later: 5 things to know
Here are some things you should know about what followed after the unrest in Sherman Park in 2016.
Posted inNews, Opinion: Community Voices
Voices of Sherman Park: Three years later: ‘It made me both proud and sad’
“I still haven’t processed what I felt on that complicated weekend, but an hour or so after receiving that call, we heard people were gathering peacefully in Sherman Park. It felt like the place to be.”
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We are looking for your stories about the unrest in Sherman Park
It’s been almost three years since Sherman Park was thrust in the national spotlight after a weekend of unrest. We want to hear from you about that event for inclusion in stories we are working on for the week of Aug. 12.
Posted inCommunity, News
Soon-to-be-aired documentary celebrates Bronzeville’s rich legacy
“Remembering Bronzeville” features residents who tell the story of the area’s rich culture. Milwaukee PBS plans to air the documentary in October.
Posted inCommunity, News
NNS video: Like father, like son: Service is a family affair for trail-blazing duo
Dad’s one of Milwaukee’s top developers. The son is the youngest legislator in Wisconsin history. Both share a desire to make the city a better place. They’re definitely a family to watch. (And you can read about them, too.)
Posted inHealth and Wellness, News
UPDATE: Residents push Ascension St. Joseph to sign legally binding agreement not to cut services
The St. Joseph Accountability Coalition is asking Ascension St. Joseph hospital to sign a legally binding agreement not to cut surgical and in-patient services at the North Side facility.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, News
‘What are we waiting for?’ Service is a family affair for Haywoods
Dad’s a prominent developer. The son is the youngest elected official in state history. And both share a commitment to uplifting others.
Posted inArts and Recreation, News
History in motion: Ailey II. 6 Milwaukee troupes. 1 big weekend of dance.
Nō Studios is hosting a dance fest featuring performances from the renowned Ailey II dance company based in New York City and six Milwaukee dance troupes.