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A Call For Proactive Community-based Violence Prevention
In 2017, there have been 66 homicides in Milwaukee.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Still Fighting for Equality
A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Community paint days launch new mural in Sherman Park neighborhood
The mural design, titled 'Sherman Park United', was revealed to the community on July 11th with a warm reception.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Press Release
Residential Segregation Still A Problem
Other than Brown Deer and Glendale, suburbs are overwhelmingly white.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict
Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs
Brookshire was selected as the top candidate from a group of 250 by the OAAA Transition Committee.
Jun 13th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Toy Guns Risky for Black Families?
Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Joshua Ballew
"I currently live in Bay View and I love it because it has everything you would want in a neighborhood..."
Jun 5th, 2017 by Newaukee
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bank for Sherman Park
BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Rent-To-Own Company Helps Home Buyers
Milwaukee business helps them improve their credit and gain mortgages.
May 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Mini-Revival on W. North Avenue
Leave job, turn entrepreneur, help drive urban revival.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Sherman Park Residents Bash Station Owner
Some favor rebuild of gas station. But many point to longtime problems.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval
News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey
Apr 18th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s Millennials Unite to Establish an Inclusive Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy for the City
Through a new series of jointly organized programs, the groups plan to discover a common set of priorities reflective of the city’s entire millennial generation.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Newaukee
Yo-Dot Could Be Big Tomorrow
Up-and-coming Milwaukee rapper really studies music culture.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Mitchel Writt
Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative
Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.
Mar 25th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park Celebrates Reopening
Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club has reopened, more renovations on the way.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Felons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Institutional Racism and Its Effects’ Topic of MATC’s ‘Diversity Dialogues’ Forum on March 11
The community workshops are based on topics discussed in MATC’s “Introduction to Diversity Studies” course.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Milwaukee Area Technical College
BMO Harris Bank Reinforces Commitment to Milwaukee’s Sherman Park Community with Announcement of New Branch
The new branch, which is targeted for completion in the fall, will feature BMO’s new “Smart Branch” concept.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by BMO Harris Bank
Alderman Rainey grateful for BMO Harris Bank’s reinvestment in Sherman Park
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey February 23, 2017
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City A Challenge For Black Professionals
A story of opportunities, frustration and segregation.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council approves annual Housing Trust Fund grants
Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $526,000 will help the homeless, promote accessible housing, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs
Feb 8th, 2017 by Ald. Michael Murphy
A County Agenda For Black Community?
Role of Office of African American Affairs debated at listening session.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday
City Hall event Jan 31 to be hosted by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton
Jan 30th, 2017 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Record $60 million in grants issued from Greater Milwaukee Foundation in 2016
Foundation donors expanded their philanthropy by contributing more than $43 million to Foundation funds in 2016.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Portraits of 28 Zip Codes
ZIP MKE photography show has hundreds of portraits, people in every zip code.
Jan 29th, 2017 by Camille Paul
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, State Rep. David Crowley to Host Community Input Session on County Office on African American Affairs
This community input session will take place at the COA Goldin Center 2320 W. Burleigh St.
Jan 27th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Convenes Community Leaders on Office on African American Affairs
Ralph Hollmon to Spearhead Group’s Discussions on OAAA Hiring and Community Engagement
Jan 23rd, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
How To Revive City’s West Side
Keith Stanley, head of Near West Side Partners, oversees efforts to revamp seven communities.
Jan 18th, 2017 by Daniel Noonan
Sen. Taylor blasts MOU targeting Sherman Park funding
“It is fiscally irresponsible to squander state taxpayer dollars.”
Jan 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee’s Most Schizophrenic Developer?
Joshua Jeffers is spending millions to redevelop the Mackie Building and famed Grain Exchange.
Jan 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
“Immigrant Cultures” Topic of MATC’s Jan. 14 “Diversity Dialogues”
The community workshops are based on topics discussed in MATC’s “Introduction to Diversity Studies” course.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Area Technical College
City seeks developers for home rehab grants in Sherman Park
The city will grant up to $1 million to subsidize the renovation of 100 tax-foreclosed houses in the Sherman Park neighborhood.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council seeks to inspire kids
“Dream It, Achieve It” toy drive seeks to spark the imagination of area youth
Dec 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
A step forward for justice in the shooting death of Sylville Smith
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey December 15, 2016
Dec 15th, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Can Non-Profits Make a Difference?
They've grown locally from 824 to 2,333 since 1989. Expert urges focus on social change.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Bucks and SkillSmart Partner on new Workforce Development Platform for Arena District Employment
First community town hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 at Journey House to introduce local jobseekers to the platform and assist with RPP certification.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
New Pay-What-You-Can Cafe
Tricklebee Cafe in Sherman Park is non-profit restaurant that seeks to build community.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Survey Shows Local Employers Lack Flexibility
Companies resist hiring unemployed. Rockwell VP Ed Seaberg challenges them to change.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Allison Steines
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park
Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
More than 100 Sherman Park students to be treated to Milwaukee Bucks game
The firm wanted to offer the students and their families impacted by the August civil unrest the opportunity for a fun night out at a Bucks game.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Phoenix Investors
Fear and Racism in America
Annual Summit on Milwaukee has frank, post-election discussion of race.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Rep. Goyke Statement on Assembly Democratic Leadership Elections
There is difficult and immediate work that we must do as Democrats. "
Nov 14th, 2016 by Evan Goyke
Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform
Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Eastsider, Scene of the Crime?
Tiny historic tavern is where police officer drank with patron he allegedly later raped.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail
After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Public Must See Police Shooting Videos
There’s no reason to delay release of videos of killings of Jay Anderson in Wauwatosa, Sylville Smith in Milwaukee.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Chris Ahmuty
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Making a Difference in Sherman Park
More than 100 volunteers participate in cleanup and resource fair.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Allison Steines
Sylville Smith’s Killer Charged With Sex Assault
Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown's fatal shooting of Smith had set off near-riot in city.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
New Cheesesteaks, New Chocolate Shop
And new George Webb in Sherman Park, despite the summer''s unrest there.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops
Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.
Oct 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Make A Difference Day Comes to Sherman Park
Neighbors to volunteer; Organizations and Agencies sought to participate in Resource fair
Oct 4th, 2016 by Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
County Executive Chris Abele Introduces 2017 Executive Budget
Budget Commits to Building a Stronger Community with SAVE Transit Plan, Investment in Youth Programs and Public Safety, and Path towards $15 Living Wage
Sep 30th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Chris Abele Lays Out Path to $15/Hour Minimum Wage
A majority of Wisconsinites support increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Sep 28th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Tour Highlights Sherman Park
Common Ground has redeveloped 75 homes in the area, tour highlighted many of the homes.
Sep 24th, 2016 by Allison Steines
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Mayor Barrett Highlights Neighborhood Revitalization Effort
Northcott Neighborhood House working to improve access to job skills, housing rehab
Sep 14th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Sherman Park and Clarke Square
Doors Open Milwaukee showcases Sherman Park and Clarke Square neighborhoods.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Allison Steines
300+ Strong Movement to host 2nd Annual Community Rally at Sherman Park
The free 300+ Strong Movement Rally – hosted by a collective of grassroots and youth serving organizations – will take place Saturday (September 10) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sherman Park.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Outsourced Wisconsin Tour Launched
Will travel Wisconsin to focus attention on corporate outsourcers who are taking public job creation dollars
Sep 8th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks
Before Whitnall there was Christian Wahl, who helped create city’s parks system.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions
State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff
Both men were handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon.
Aug 31st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Errors Embarrass Journal Sentinel
Washington Post finds problems in James Causey’s work, which JS editors try to hide.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Did State Create Jobs in Sherman Park?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp says 483 jobs created, critics say it's zero.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Is Sherman Park Still Burning?
Yes, but not in the way you might think.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Alex Runner
When Will Sherman Park Curfew End?
Youth in area say they have nowhere to go. Sheriff Clarke won’t say when it will be lifted.
Aug 27th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee County to Move Forward on $2.3 Million Investment at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park
“Recent events in Milwaukee have proven how much we rely on institutions like Boys & Girls Clubs to serve as anchors in their communities,” County Executive Chris Abele said.
Aug 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith
“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen
Aug 26th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Teens Produce New Online Magazine
Provides platform for teens, young Milwaukeeans of color.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Walker Economic Plan for Milwaukee Offers Nothing Up to Scale of the Problem
Like his Transform Milwaukee initiative, this plan is more hype than substance.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Cultural anthropologists helping to keep Milwaukee’s ethnic spirit alive
Nearly 100 anthropologists and anthropology interns have donated their time to help Milwaukee residents learn about their cultural and ethnic groups—past and present.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Urban Anthropology, Inc.
City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Will Tchakirides
Poets Take “Soapbox Therapy” To Sherman Park
In wake of violent uprising in neighborhood, two spoken word groups perform.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
New Police Approach Could Help City
Problem solving policing used in Cincinnati could improve police-community relations.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by R.L McNeely
Greater Milwaukee Foundation launches fund to heal and strengthen neighborhoods
The Foundation will seed the new community-wide fund with an initial grant of $200,000.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
