A Child’s Autism Inspires Children’s Book
Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice.
Mar 7th, 2021‘There Are No Throwaway People’
Sister MacCanon Brown’s mission to serve homeless residents.
Feb 26th, 20219 Things About Affordable Homes Program
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for first-time homebuyers.
Feb 19th, 2021Popular Milwaukee DJ Publishes Book
Tyrone Miller, aka DJ Bizzon, is author of the 'Hal Leonard DJ Method.’
Jan 30th, 2021Program Teaches Tenants Rights for Renters
Rent For Success gives renters information and practical advice for safely renting in Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2021Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision
Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.
Jan 9th, 2021Housing Advocates Prepare For End of Eviction Moratorium
With no extension in sight, advocates are scrambling for solutions to an expected tidal wave of evictions.
Dec 18th, 2020Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’
Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.
Dec 17th, 2020Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention
Local artist Nicole Acosta does photos and stories of women wearing earrings and project went viral.
Dec 12th, 2020Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business
Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.
Dec 11th, 2020Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable
"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."
Dec 4th, 2020Homeless Sanctuary Needs More Volunteers
Amid pandemic, MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary handling triple the number of homeless people.
Dec 2nd, 2020Museum Seeks to Address “Whiteness” Barrier
Milwaukee Art Museum’s new curator of community dialogue wants to break down barriers to people of color.
Dec 2nd, 2020Ko-Thi Founder Is Still Active
'Mama Ferne' Caulker retired but still advises troupe, works on her memoir.
Nov 15th, 2020How George Hinton Rose to Leadership
CEO of Social Development Commission was high school dropout, one of 14 children.
Nov 11th, 2020Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students
Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.
Oct 21st, 2020WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented
Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'
Oct 8th, 2020North Side Org Advocates for Climate Equity
North Side Rising gives north siders a voice for climate and economic equality.
Sep 18th, 2020Homeless Providers Brace For The Worst
Quarantine requirements, more living on streets, complicate the problem.
Sep 7th, 2020Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Enacted
Evictions are halted until the end of the year for renters that lost income during the pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting
Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.
Aug 28th, 2020Pandemic Aid Programs Are Failing Us
One man's story of resilience, navigating unemployment during COVID-19.
Aug 13th, 2020City Steers $15 Million More to Help Renters
Funding from federal CARES Act will help meet surging demand for rental assistance payments.
Aug 11th, 2020Black Women Feel Left Out of BLM Leadership
Activists say they've been ignored and left out of decision making.
Aug 7th, 2020Rental Assistance Program Continues to Face Challenges
Some applicants have received rental aid, but most still await assistance.
Aug 2nd, 2020Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance
Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.
Jul 16th, 2020SDC Deluged With Rental Assistance Requests
24,000 have filed applications, Social Development Commission has processed just 154.
Jul 9th, 202024,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area
Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.
Jul 1st, 2020Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020Local Faith Communities Adapt to Epidemic
Online prayers, services via Facebook Live, posting sermons on YouTube.
Mar 29th, 2020Residents Rally for Clean Drinking Water
Coalition On Lead Emergency pushes for action, some city officials pledge to help.
Nov 1st, 2019