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1 month ago | 
onmilwaukee.com | Julius Shieh |Devin Blake |Princess Byers |Dakota Barnes-Rush
In Milwaukee, lead poisoning is one of the most serious health threats facing young children, according to the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
From 2018 to 2021, nearly 6.25% of children younger than 6 in Milwaukee County tested for lead were considered lead poisoned, with percentages of children poisoned in some Milwaukee neighborhoods nearing 25%, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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1 month ago | 
onmilwaukee.com | Devin Blake |Princess Byers |Dakota Barnes-Rush |Edgar Mendez
Andron Lane sees similarities between his past trauma and others in his North Side community, and he’s written a book he hopes will help.
Lane, who believes his past sexual abuse and drug addiction were serious risk factors in his eventual incarceration, completed his parole and was “off paper” as of January 2024. Since then, he has worked to better both himself and others like him.
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1 month ago | 
onmilwaukee.com | Princess Byers |Dakota Barnes-Rush |Edgar Mendez |Meredith Melland
The Hunger Task Force’s nutrition education program teaches Milwaukee County seniors how to eat healthy on a budget.
The free program trains seniors to make meals with foods they can find in a Stockbox or food pantry.
Carmen Baldwin, Hunger Task Force’s community nutrition manager, takes nutrition education on the road and travels to various senior centers across the city using the Hunger Task Forces curriculum to provide interactive cooking demonstrations.
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1 month ago | 
onmilwaukee.com | Dakota Barnes-Rush |Edgar Mendez |Meredith Melland |Devin Blake
Brian D. Litzsey remembers growing up in Chicago, his days filled with activities.
“Sports were everything,” Litzsey said. “We played basketball in the winter, shoveled snow off the courts and learned how to swim at the park.”
Years later, while attending Illinois State University, he discovered parks and recreation as a field of study. “Once I took my first class, I was hooked,” he said.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Princess Byers |Meredith Melland |Dakota Barnes-Rush
Milwaukeeans can celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by attending speeches, performances, volunteer events and other family-friendly events planned throughout the city.
This year, the federal holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20.
Here’s a list of events in Milwaukee where you can honor King’s life and legacy.
MLK Day Clean Up: Monday, Jan. 20
We Got This Milwaukee is seeking volunteers to stop by and grab a trash picker or a garbage bag anytime from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Princess Byers |Meredith Melland |Dakota Barnes-Rush
Hamidreza Majidi developed a love for math and started teaching it in his home country of Iran two decades ago.
After a lengthy career in Iran’s capital city of Tehran, Majidi, 57, is now bringing his passion to Milwaukee as a corps member of Teach For America Milwaukee. Teach For America, or TFA, is a leadership development program that trains people to become educators and leaders in local communities across the country.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Meredith Melland |Princess Byers |Dakota Barnes-Rush
A new group is creating a mobile “community center” for Native American and Indigenous communities in Milwaukee.
The Urban Indigenous League was formed last fall after Antonio Doxtator, who co-authored a book about the history of American Indians in Milwaukee, started a social media group discussion on the needs of Native residents in Milwaukee.
The responders quickly reached a consensus: they wanted more community spaces.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Dakota Barnes-Rush
I chose this story because it shows how one person can make a big difference in the lives of kids and their families. Darnell Hamilton started as a teacher and is now the executive director of Future Urban Leaders. This change shows how much he wants to help Milwaukee’s kids. By working in a new role, he’s able to connect with students and help them believe in themselves. What’s even more special is how Hamilton builds strong relationships outside of the classroom.
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Dec 23, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Dakota Barnes-Rush
The holidays will be a lot brighter for many Milwaukee families in need thanks to Next Door’s annual gift-giving program. The program connects community members with those in need, ensuring that their holiday season is filled with joy and warmth through the generosity of volunteers and donors. This year’s drive ran Dec. 10-17, with families picking up their gifts by Dec. 18.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Dakota Barnes-Rush |Devin Blake |Edgar Mendez
Who will Black men vote for on Election Day? The topic has generated headlines this political season. Last month, Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the National Association of Black Journalists that she is not assuming “Black men are in anybody’s pocket” as she campaigns to lead the White House. Harris’ comments come at a time when some in the Democratic party, like former President Barack Obama, fear Black men may sit out this election.
