Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Festival Features Bronzeville’s History

Festival Features Bronzeville’s History

Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival featured culture, arts and entertainment and of course commerce.

Who Are the Homeless?

Who Are the Homeless?

Housing First initiative challenges assumptions of homelessness.

The Legacy of Welford Sanders

The Legacy of Welford Sanders

Community leader and developer helped improve MLK Drive, other neighborhoods.

Public, Charter, Choice School Leaders Together

Public, Charter, Choice School Leaders Together

They build relationships at Schools That Can training session.

Bike Ride Unites Riverwest and Harambee

Bike Ride Unites Riverwest and Harambee

More than 100 participants join 53212 Unity Ride.

Second Healthy Food Market on MLK Drive?

Second Healthy Food Market on MLK Drive?

Proposed deli and produce market would help transform "food desert."

Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena

Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena

African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.

Removing Employment Barriers for Men

Removing Employment Barriers for Men

Ald. Jose Perez talks about barriers he once faced at summit for unemployed men.

Do Black Lives Matter?

Do Black Lives Matter?

Our history suggests answer is no, argues Black Holocaust Museum researcher.

City Constructing New Green Alleys

City Constructing New Green Alleys

One permeable alley captures 15,000 gallons of water, reducing flow into sewerage system.

Tough Childhood Helps Community Leader Guide Kids

Tough Childhood Helps Community Leader Guide Kids

Ceso Sprewell, cousin of NBA star, loves working as Boys & Girls Club manager.

Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime

Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime

"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.