Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers
Artist Nirmal Raja creates masks with quotes from health care workers handling the pandemic.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Antonio Ramirez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census
For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Groups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Bars Await Rules for Reopening
Some say they're ready, others willing to wait it out.
May 30th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
2-1-1 Operators Handle COVID-19 Crisis Calls
IMPACT, the nonprofit that administers 211 phone line, saw daily calls triple after pandemic arose.
May 25th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
My Experience Getting COVID-19 Testing
It’s free at city testing site. And helps makes us all safer.
May 23rd, 2020 by Kika Meraz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
7 Resources for Support During Pandemic
These resources can help you with essential items, services you need to get by.
May 23rd, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Making Life Sweeter for Essential Workers
Confectionately Yours gives 500 or more cookies a week away to pandemic’s frontline workers.
May 20th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
