By Hayley Crandall The Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment has recommended adoption of two climate change combat proposals sponsored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, a press release announced earlier this week. The first resolution focuses on committing Milwaukee County to going carbon neutral by 2050. Additionally, it requests the Director of Sustainability develop a plan […]
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Milwaukee Jewish Community Relations Council Hosts Virtual Discussion, Highlights Relationship Between Antisemitism and White Nationalism
By Hayley Crandall Eric Ward, activist and executive director at the Western States Center, shared his expertise on the relationship between white nationalism and antisemitism during the Milwaukee Jewish Community Relations Council “Deconstructing White Supremacy” virtual discussion last week. “In short, if white supremacy was built upon the paper of racism in America, white nationalism […]
Lola’s New Beginnings Hosts Month-Long Diaper Drive
By Hayley Crandall Lola’s New Beginnings, a prenatal and child care support service on Milwaukee’s South Side, is hosting a month-long diaper drive to assist local mothers in need. The “Sweet Cheeks Diaper Drive” kicked off last week with an event featuring various community businesses and supporters. “If we can provide diapers and save them […]
Study Reports Milwaukee has One of the Lowest Credit Scores in the Country for Renting
By Hayley Crandall A recent study from RENTCafé found Milwaukee has one of the lowest credit scores in the country, making it an ideal option for those with potentially unfavorable scores looking to rent. With an average credit score of 601, Milwaukee ranks sixth on RENTCafé’s list of “Top 10 Cities with the Lowest Credit […]
We Are Here MKE Spreading Awareness for Culturally Specific Domestic Violence Support Programs
By Hayley Crandall We Are Here MKE, a diverse collective composed of culturally sensitive programs and resources, announced a campaign earlier this month aimed at amplifying Milwaukee-based, people-of-color-led domestic and sexual violence support. “People need to know we are here,” Antonia Drew Vann, executive director of The Asha Project, said. “We are the least recognized, […]
Teen Activist Giving Students Opportunities to Express Themselves Through Art
By Hayley Crandall At just 15-years-old, Isabella Hanson has already made waves in her community and beyond. The Pennsylvania teen activist is a youth co-founder of the National Youth Foundation and active member of her high school’s Diversity Club and Model United Nations. Last year, she played a vital role in getting a home that […]
MPS, MATC and UWM Discuss Their Efforts in Place to Close Equity Gaps for Students
By Hayley Crandall Last week, three Milwaukee education facilities met virtually to discuss their work in education, individually and collaboratively, that is aimed at closing student equity gaps. M3 (M-Cubed), a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Area Technical College, highlighted efforts through programs and services. “This is simply holding […]
City Leaders Recommitting to Tackling Violence in Milwaukee in 2021
By Hayley Crandall Last week, Mayor Tom Barrett and other community leaders gathered in front of one of the new 414 LIFE billboards to readdress their fight against violence as a public health issue with promises of re-commitment and team efforts. “This is a time where we have to recommit,” Barrett said. “We as a […]
Kids Impact Community’s Social Justice Story Time Aims to Educate and Empower Children
By Hayley Crandall Kids Impact Community (KIC) is hosting two virtual story times centered around understanding racial justice and how children and their families can work to take action in the community. The events are part of KIC’s Martin Luther, Jr. Day, celebration. “Social Justice Story Time: Racial Justice and Taking Action” features children’s book […]
Exploring Your Own Backyard with the Urban Ecology Center
By Hayley Crandall Believe it or not, backyards are biodiverse places and the Urban Ecology Center is helping people learn more about them. The Urban Ecology Center is hosting its seasonal virtual “Yardversity” program beginning next week on Thursday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15. This time around, it is focusing on the identification and […]