Ryeshia Farmer

Recent Articles

Op Ed: ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police
Op Ed

ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police

City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.

North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores

North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores

Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.

North, Zablocki Become Community Schools

North, Zablocki Become Community Schools

High school and south-side elementary school added to MPS community schools partnership.

Chief Morales Backs Community Policing

Chief Morales Backs Community Policing

But offers little detail on curbing excessive force in forum at Marquette.

Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders

Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders

"Lead Where You Live" initiative seeks block captains, volunteers to improve neighborhood.

MPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools

MPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools

But MPS only now informing parents schools will co-locate at Keefe School, 1618 W. Keefe Ave.

MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area

MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area

8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.

Group Wants Independent North Division

Group Wants Independent North Division

Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.

Coo Coo Cal Celebrates Milwaukee

Coo Coo Cal Celebrates Milwaukee

Popular rapper’s song “Home” is filled with images from and love for his “home town.”

The Death of Juan Bernal

The Death of Juan Bernal

Friends recall the life of Milwaukee rapper and poet killed by gunshot wounds.