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Sojourner Center One of Nation’s Largest

Sojourner Center One of Nation’s Largest

$20 million family peace center offers array of services to domestic abuse victims, families.

Children Left Behind: State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap
Children Left Behind

State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap

Despite decades of efforts to close gap, little improvement has occurred.

Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees

Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees

Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.

Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism

Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism

Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Still Has High Poverty

Wisconsin Still Has High Poverty

150,000 more poor people than in 2007; one in six children live in poverty.

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.

State Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years

State Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years

And yes, those background checks on guns do catch felons.

Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers

Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers

City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.

A Community Organizer at Heart?

A Community Organizer at Heart?

Observers sing praises of Ian Bautista, the new head of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative

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