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10 Years After his Death, Dontre Hamilton’s Family Calls for More Policing Reforms

April 26, 2024

By Edgar Mendez and PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dontre Day, Dontre Hamilton, Edgar Mendez, Maria Hamilton, Milwaukee Police Department, Nate Hamilton, Police Reform, PrincessSafiya Byers

‘The Leader Our Parents Taught Us To Be’: The Evolution Of Nate Hamilton

November 21, 2020

By PrincessSafiya Byers and Bridget Fogarty Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bridget Fogarty, Community Collaborative Committee, Dontre Hamilton, Nate Hamilton, PrincessSafiya Byers

Milwaukee Police Department Faces Challenges During Time of Transition

July 28, 2018

By Evan Casey It was a chilly Wednesday night in Milwaukee, and Dontre Hamilton, a 31-year-old year old African- American man who suffered from schizophrenia, was trying to get some rest on a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alfonso Morales, Dontre Hamilton, Evan Casey, Fred Royal, Markasa Tucker, Milwaukee Police Department, Nate Hamilton, Stan Stojkovic

Dontre Day – A Time for Celebration

May 5, 2017

By Nyesha Stone A time for celebration, laughter and don’t forget the music. Dontre Day is a time to remember the life of Dontre Hamilton, and to also bring the community together. Dontre … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dameion Perkins, Dontre Day, Dontre Hamilton, Nyesha Stone, Steve Jerbi

Protest Promotes Unity While Fighting for Justice in Police Involved Shootings

July 16, 2016

By Dylan Deprey The rays of sun made for a clear day in Red Arrow Park, but surrounded by protestors stood “Ground Zero.” There was no mountain of rubble or throat-grasping dust. There was no … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Coalition for Justice, Desiree Brown, Dontre Hamilton, Dylan Deprey, Gloria Speed, Nate Hamilton, Protests, Red Arrow Park

Dontre Day Calls Upon the Community to Take Action

May 7, 2016

By Mrinal Gokhale Many Milwaukeeans gathered outside Red Arrow Park Starbucks on the rainy day Saturday, April 30. Some were holding umbrellas, while others were letting the rain fall over them. A … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Christopher Manney, Dontre Day, Dontre Hamilton, Mrinal Gokhale, Nate Hamilton, Sister Melissa Blue Muhammad, Spitfire Shine

Nate Hamilton and Several Others Arrested While Protesting at Christmas Tree Lighting, Released Next Morning

November 21, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro “This season is a time for peace…” began Milwaukee County Health and Human Services Director H Colon to a crowd of Milwaukee residents during the 102nd Christmas Tree Lighting … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Christmas Tree Lighting, Coalition for Justice, Dontre Hamilton, Jennifer Epps-Addison, Maria Hamilton, Nate Hamilton, Steve Jerbi

City to Equip Police with Body Cameras in Upcoming Budget

September 12, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro By the end of 2016, Mayor Barrett plans to see Milwaukee police officers equipped with the same body cameras that cities like Los Angeles and Ferguson, Mo. have granted their … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Body Cameras, Dontre Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Tom Barrett

Black Lives Matter Art Showcase Addresses Social Justice Issues and Remembers Dontre Hamilton

August 8, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale As the founder of Coalition for Justice, Nate Hamilton has actively kept the death of his brother Dontre Hamilton relevant to the community as a reminder of the present state … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: All Peoples Church, Black Lives Matter, Coalition for Justice, Dontre Hamilton, Markasa Chambers, Mrinal Gokhale, Signature Dance Company, Taylor Burt, The Alternative

NAACP to March Across Country for End to Racial Profiling

June 27, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Wisconsin branch held a state conference on Wednesday June 17, announcing they’ll participate in the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aemricas Journey for Justice March, Coalition of Justice, Dontre Hamilton, Mrinal Gokhale, NAACP, Nate Hamilton

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