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2014年3月13日 · In 2014, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporter Brendan O’Brien examined the issue of poverty in Milwaukee from the ground up. From “scrappers” collecting discarded metal, to curbside mechanics who fix neighbors’ cars, to young men who sell bottled water on the street, O’Brien wrote about hard-working, creative and resilient individuals struggling to feed, clothe and house ...

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of an extraordinary event in Milwaukee history. A group of African-American teenagers belonging to the NAACP Youth Council, under the guidance of their advisor, the Rev. James Groppi, marched for 200 nights, often facing hostile white crowds, in support of open housing legislation in the city. To commemorate the anniversary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ...

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of 15 pieces about the Milwaukee Open Housing marches, which took place 50 years ago beginning on Aug. 28, 1967. Watch for the stories every Monday and Thursday through the end of July.

2018年9月19日 · The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.

Adopted in 1968, it also calls for “affirmatively furthering fair housing,” bureaucrat-speak for a proactive attempt to increase access and equal opportunity to housing as a way of reducing segregation. But the Fair Housing Act as an affirmative action tool to “dismantle the ghetto and those barriers that prevent individuals from having equal access,” has lagged, Tisdale said.

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of 15 pieces about the Milwaukee Open Housing marches, which took place 50 years ago beginning on Aug. 28, 1967. Watch for the stories every Monday and Thursday through the end of July. This article is republished with permission from “Marching On: 50 Years After the Milwaukee Marches, ” a project of …

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The tactical squad was assigned to observe and report on the Commandos, and, at times, engaged in intimidation tactics against the young men. McKinney, who is featured on the third page, thinks the notebook wasn’t officially issued — it strikes him as personal — and not surprising. McKinney said it’s to be expected for anyone who “seeks to …

2025年1月21日 · El Servicio de Noticias del Vecindario de Milwaukee es una fuente en línea de información objetiva y profesional sobre los esfuerzos de revitalización en las comunidades de la ciudad central.