Venice R. Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden.
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Guide to Black History Month Events
Black history, art, films, food trucks and more.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled
New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side
Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans
Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Jane’s Walk Is All About Neighborhoods
Annual celebration of urban theorist Jane Jacobs offers 30 guided walks.
May 10th, 2018 by Lydia Slattery
The Blooming of Fondy Park
New park could create the city’s “premiere eco-tourism neighborhood.”
Feb 27th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
Rebuilding a North Side Community Center
Renovated Kujichagulia Lutheran Center on 39th and Capitol will offer range of community-help programs.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
North Side Muslims Embrace Solar Power
Dawah Islamic Center part of a movement promoted by the Wisconsin Green Muslims.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Kari Lydersen and Yana Kunichoff
Campaign Urges Breast Cancer Checkups
Black, Hispanic women have lower survival rates, should seek care sooner.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Brandon Anderegg
The Fall and Rise of Johnsons Park
Center for Resilient Cities helps revive one of state’s most neglected parks.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Camille Paul
What Would Trump’s Mother Say?
Mary McLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant who gave generously to the less fortunate.
Feb 4th, 2017 by Venice R. Williams
Portraits of 28 Zip Codes
ZIP MKE photography show has hundreds of portraits, people in every zip code.
Jan 29th, 2017 by Camille Paul
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
Unrest in City Began Decades Ago
It is destructive systems, not property, that need to be burned down.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Venice R. Williams
Artists Lead Gathering on Racial Justice
Diverse group gathers at Alice’s Garden to declare that Black Lives Matter.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader
Jennifer Casey says she will build on legacy of longtime executive director Young Kim.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
How Walnut Way Changed the Inner City
The quest for community of Walnut Way co-founders Sharon and Larry Adams.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
An Oasis in the City
Body and Soul Center, run by urban garden leader Venice Williams, offers cooking classes, health and wellness programs.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Teran Powell
