By Ashanti Hamilton Director of Workforce Development, Veolia North America Now that Earth Day has come and gone, it is worth reflecting on the power of water – not just as a natural resource, but as a force for community, economic strength, and environmental innovation. For nearly two decades, Veolia North America has proudly partnered […]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Mental Health Education and Awareness on a Global Platform – Don’t Underestimate TikTok
Working to ban TikTok, is a mistake – alienating mental health activism, education, and resource sharing on a global scale.
After Decades of Little Progress, Milwaukee Begins New Approach to Improve Lives of Black Men and Boys
The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific […]
Love Without Violence Conference Seeks to Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations are hosting workshops, panel discussions, and speakers to foster engaging and in-depth conversations about the harsh realities of domestic violence. “I decided to do this conference because I was […]
Mid-Year Review Shows Overall Decline in Milwaukee Crime
By Alexis Flores Milwaukee has seen a decline in overall crime and this progress can continue through more community support. This was the sentiment shared by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Police Chief Jeffrey Normal, and Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton in a press conference held Thursday, July 20, 2023. According to data shared from […]
Creating Safer Communities and Reducing Violence – An Interview with Director Hamilton, Office of Violence Prevention
By Karen Stokes In recent years, as the warmer weather approaches, there have been concerns about the potential escalation of violence in the City. However, recent data from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) indicates homicides showing a nearly 40% decrease and non-fatal shootings are down by almost 10% compared to the same period last year. […]
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Preparing for a Successful School Year
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Right now in Milwaukee, many families across the City are sending their young people back to school. As we think about the upcoming school year and how to make it a successful one for all of our students, it is important to […]
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Gentrification and Displacement: A Call to Preserve Community
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee “Brooklyn isn’t Brooklyn anymore” is a refrain that you will hear from many native residents of New York City. The Prospect Park and Williamsburg neighborhoods of this borough look almost unrecognizable today compared to 10 years ago. Where longtime residents used to […]
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Be the Change
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee This past Friday, I was proud to participate in the Rites of Passage bonding event for the Be the Change Program. Each year, participants in this program travel to Lincoln Park with their Chapter Leaders and elders for a ceremonial Intergenerational Circle. […]
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Thank you LULAC
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee This past week, Milwaukee had the honor and privilege of hosting the 90th Anniversary LULAC convention at the Wisconsin Convention Center here in Milwaukee. People from across the United States gathered to celebrate the history of impactful work and bright future of […]