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Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: An open letter to the police chief: Surveillance and profiling are the not the building blocks for police reform
If the aim is to improve the “relationship” between the police and the residents of Milwaukee, I would encourage the police department to look inwardly and seek radical change in its investments in racist systems of surveillance and regulation.
Posted inNeighborhoods, News, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: I am an experienced Black female creative, and I’m done working for free
Kennita Hickman, a Black woman with a long track record in Milwaukee’s creative field, asks: “When have I worked enough to no longer have to work for free?”
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
In their own words: Milwaukee reacts to death of George Floyd and protests
The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. We’ve reached out to community members to hear their thoughts.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News, Opinion: Community Voices
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.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: The Bucks may have lost, but Milwaukee definitely won
The Bucks did something many thought was impossible: They brought all of the city together.