Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Group Helps Black Arts Companies
Black Arts Think Tank helps sustain Ko-Thi Dance and two black theater groups.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Hannah Kirby, Natalie Lah and Jacob Shoberg, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice
Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Samama Mahmud, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SDC Tax Assistance Program Saved
United Way grant assures that free tax assistance program can serve thousands.
Jan 10th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee College Prep Grows to 4 Schools
Elementary schools chartered by UWM serve 2,000 students, 98% black and mostly poor.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Thomas Salinas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?
Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus and Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Fellowship Helps Storytellers Address Race
Ex Fabula offers fellowships to local storytellers discussing race and oppression.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Saluting the Spirit of Sharon Adams
Community pays tribute to Walnut Way co-founder, who helped revitalize neighborhood.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Ranks High in Helping Black Male Success
National analysis ranks Milwaukee above two-thirds of cities in fostering achievement.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SDC Could Make More Program Cuts
Needs to raise $40,000 by year's end or must cut its income tax assistance program.
Dec 20th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Minority-Owned Firm Helped By SBA
Family-owned JCP Construction, helped by SBA training, now at work on NM Tower.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Stephanie Harte, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
