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Dec 9, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Hannah Freireich
Behind the doors of Combat Corner and White Lotus Jiu Jitsu gyms, Milwaukee youths are gaining confidence while learning self-defense through martial arts. The gyms are run by City Champs, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that seeks to transform the lives of Milwaukee youths through free martial arts classes.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers |Dakota Barnes-Rush |Hannah Freireich |Meredith Melland
Do you plan to vote in November and why? NNS posed that question to young Black and Brown Milwaukeeans. Here’s what they had to say: Name: Lisset Perez JaramilloAge: 24Occupation: Anti-human trafficking advocateDo you plan to vote in November? “Yes.”Why is voting important? “Voting is important because I believe it is a vital way for me to contribute and exercise my right to shape the direction of our country.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Lori Fredrich |Molly Snyder |Dakota Barnes-Rush |Hannah Freireich
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For 36 years, Dolly Grimes-Johnson (Miss Dolly) served as the Shelter Director at Sojourner Family Peace Center. Over the years, she provided care and guidance to shelter residents and assisted an estimated 25,000 women in pursuing safety and independence from domestic violence.
Even in her retirement, Grimes-Johnson continues to advocate for abused women and children.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Molly Snyder |Dakota Barnes-Rush |Lori Fredrich |Hannah Freireich
Almost two years ago, OnMilwaukee reported on Emma Larson who was committed to weekly clean-ups of Holton Street, a bustling thoroughfare in the Riverwest neighborhood.
This Saturday morning, Larson will conduct her 100th clean up.
Larson picks up about two garbage bags a week of trash in the spring and summer and one bag in fall and winter.
Many Saturdays she is assisted by her husband, Khurram, and sometimes wears her infant son in a carrier. Her parents also frequently help out.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Dakota Barnes-Rush |Lori Fredrich |Hannah Freireich |Molly Snyder
Driven by a personal tragedy and a vow to help combat violence in the community, Nigel Harvey founded a basketball league with a mission that goes beyond the court.
Harvey is the founder and commissioner of Cream Skills Inc., also known as the Cream Skills Basketball Association, which is one of the city’s largest summer basketball leagues.
The league has returned for its eighth season with a new home: Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Downtown campus.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Lori Fredrich |Hannah Freireich |Molly Snyder |Trisha Young
The sun is bright and the breeze is sultry. That means it’s almost time for one of the city’s most treasured fundraising traditions: The 13th Annual Fondy Farm Feast.
For over a decade, The Feast has provided a delicious and engaging opportunity to support the Fondy Food Center and its mission to increase access to healthy, local food and economic opportunity across greater Milwaukee.
This year’s Fondy Farm Feast will take place on Sunday, Aug.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Hannah Freireich
Youth are getting exposed to activism this summer through LIT's summer institute program, Civics Black Hogwarts, a political education and civic action program for young people, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reports.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
onmilwaukee.com | Hannah Freireich |Molly Snyder |Trisha Young |Devin Blake
Since opening its doors in 2017, Leaders Igniting Transformation, or LIT, has trained young Black and Brown activists throughout Wisconsin to become the next wave of leaders and organizers within the organization and in the community.
Youth are getting exposed to activism this summer through LIT’s summer institute program, Civics Black Hogwarts, a political education and civic action program for young people, ages 14 to 34.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Hannah Freireich
Since opening its doors in 2017, Leaders Igniting Transformation, or LIT, has trained young Black and Brown activists throughout Wisconsin to become the next wave of leaders and organizers within the organization and in the community. Youth are getting exposed to activism this summer through LIT’s summer institute program, Civics Black Hogwarts, a political education and civic action program for young people, ages 14 to 34.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
milwaukeenns.org | Hannah Freireich
Greetings Milwaukee!My name is Hannah Freireich. Please allow me to introduce myself as a new reporting intern, joining the staff of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. I will be covering youth and youth organizations throughout Milwaukee. I’m excited to work with the community and to help amplify the voices and stories of young people. As a new Milwaukee resident, I’m ecstatic to learn more about our neighborhoods and what makes Milwaukee unique.
