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MPS Creates More Community Schools
James Madison Principal Gregory Ogunbowale (center) speaks to community members and parents during a recent event focused on community schools. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Milwaukee Public Schools announced...
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Safe Zones Expanding in City
Marcus McAllister addresses a group of young people at an Office of Violence Prevention lunch. Photo by Jabril Faraj. When 18-year-old Dontazsha Duncan’s best friend was shot and killed last year in...
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Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Attendees share stories in discussion circles during a recent listening session on police-community relations. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Rosie Caradine-Lewis’ 16-year-old son had just gotten a brand new...
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White Allies for Black Lives Matter
“Black Lives Matter” was visible in illuminated letters from I-43 northbound. Photo by Jabril Faraj. As sirens blare through the warm summer air on a recent Milwaukee night, a group of about 40...
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City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence
Mallory O’Brien, director, Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission, addresses the crowd at Bader Philanthropies. Photo by Jabril Faraj Local leaders called for a comprehensive solution to gun violence in...
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Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say
The National Guard was activated, Milwaukee County Sheriffs closed Sherman Park and police were heavily armed and armored after two nights of violent demonstrations. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Since...
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When Will Sherman Park Curfew End?
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s vehicles patrol Sherman Park as park-goers enjoy an early evening on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Nearly two weeks after demonstrations and violence...
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Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions
More than 40 officers and six police vehicles filled the intersection of Sherman Boulevard and W. Auer Avenue after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Photo by Jabril Faraj. State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff and...
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Program Combats Foreclosures
In January, a foreclosure notice was issued for 803 S. 36th St., which shares an alley with the most recently renovated Turnkey Home. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN)...
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300+ Strong Amplifies Black Voices
Black men and boys lock arms at the event. Photo by Jabril Faraj. After a dark, rainy morning, sun finally broke through the clouds over Sherman Park as a host of orange balloons ascended into the...
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Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops
Patricia McManus, president of the Black Health Coalition, addresses the Public Safety Committee. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Community organizations from across Milwaukee sent a clear, unified message to...
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MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding
MPS Board President Mark Sain speaks before the school “walk-in” at Neeskara Elementary School. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Despite the recent news that the Milwaukee Public Schools district is not subject...
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City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
The Northwestern Mutual Commons, a $325 million project, has employed RPP workers. In January 2013, Fabian Hinkle had just been caught with five grams of crack cocaine. The charge, possession with...
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More Than Downtown Development Needed
Looking toward downtown from the roof of the Century City Tower, 4201 N. 27th St. Photo courtesy of NNS. As the city enters a development boom valued at more than $3 billion, which will include a...
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Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform
About 60 residents and city leaders attended a panel discussion sponsored by the Community Coalition for Quality Policing at the Jewish Home and Care Center, 1410 N. Prospect Ave. Photo by Jabril...
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Connecting Students to Blue Collar Jobs
Tim Brown (right) helps a student lay a brick during the event. Photo by Jabril Faraj. After graduating from Custer High School 16 years ago, Tim Brown interviewed with company after company looking...
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Can Non-Profits Make a Difference?
Frank Martinelli speaks to a group of nonprofit employees at the Washington Park Library. Photo by Jabril Faraj. In August, sometimes-violent demonstrations engulfed the Sherman Park neighborhood over...
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Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
Sedan Smith (center), brother of Sylville Smith, speaks at a press conference at Inspired Word Ministries, 3410 W. Burleigh St., while cousin Thaddeus Ashford (right) and activist Vaun Mayes (left)...
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City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents pack an informational meeting for developers at City Hall. Photo by Jabril Faraj. An informational meeting Monday at City Hall disappointed hundreds of city residents hoping to take advantage...
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Safe Zones Project Sees Success
Anita Aydin (left) and Shawn Hudson (center) talk with Shawn Moore on N. 25th Street. Photo by Jabril Faraj. Around dusk on a Thursday night in early August, a group of about 30 black men parade down...
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