By Karen Stokes On Monday, March 10, Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, a non-partisan voter education group, hosted a ‘Get Out the Vote’ community brunch to discuss key issues on the ballot and … [Read more...]
Community Leader Walter Lanier Joins the Social Development Commission Board
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
After Decades of Little Progress, Milwaukee Begins New Approach to Improve Lives of Black Men and Boys
The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in. By … [Read more...]
Walter Lanier Believes There is Untapped Talent in Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city that knows its faults. Its residents are well aware of the parts of the city and the systems that are lacking, and if by chance they weren’t, someone … [Read more...]
He’s A Pastor, Community Leader, Educator, Lawyer, Dad and Husband: The Many Lives Of Walter Lanier
By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
“Black Men Don’t Jump” Speaks on the Silence and Stigmas in Black Mental Health
By Dylan Deprey It was the moment after Pastor Greg Washington thrust his fist threw a wall, that he knew something was not right. Though it was not clear to him until that moment, the signs … [Read more...]