Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

50 Years After the Marches: Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
50 Years After the Marches

Common Council More Diverse Today, But…

Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.

New City Tax Needed, Officials Say

New City Tax Needed, Officials Say

Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

New Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement created.

50 Years After the Marches: Still Fighting for Equality
50 Years After the Marches

Still Fighting for Equality

A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.

Op Ed: Mortgage Data Holds Lenders Accountable
Op Ed

Mortgage Data Holds Lenders Accountable

But federal bills would overthrow Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

Op Ed: I Agree With Ben Carson
Op Ed

I Agree With Ben Carson

The “mindset” of people does contribute to poverty.

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.

Op Ed: Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress
Op Ed

Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress

Area just west of prosperous Bay View has needed help and is getting it.

Op Ed: Has the Black Church Lost Its Power?
Op Ed

Has the Black Church Lost Its Power?

Preachers need to frankly discuss the issues we face, as they did in the past.

50 Years After the Marches: I Was a Teenage Protester
50 Years After the Marches

I Was a Teenage Protester

Claudette Harris was arrested at age 14 for protesting segregation at Eagle’s Club.

YWCA Program Replaces GED

YWCA Program Replaces GED

20-week program for adults certified by state DPI has 85% success rate.