Tiffany Qetairi and her daughter, Daynla, package green onions at the grocery store. Qetairi is one of thousands of Milwaukee residents who rely on the WIC program to supplement their grocery budget. (Photo by Trisha Young) Tiffany Qetairi and her youngest daughter, Daynla, stood out in their matching pink dresses and black leather jackets as they strolled the produce section of their favorite Milwaukee grocery store.  At 3 years old, Daynla spells her name and shyly expresses her mission: finding the snack she asked to come to the store for – blueberries. Qetairi and her four children ar ..read more

Quilters meet at McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Ave., every Wednesday to commune and learn from one another. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers) From master quilters to enthusiastic beginners, a vibrant community of seniors gathers weekly to share stories, wisdom and laughter as they work on their quilt pieces at the McGovern Park Senior Center. McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Ave., is one of five Serving Older Adults, or SOA, senior centers in Milwaukee County that offers a variety of programming for residents over 50.  But on Wednesdays, a large room at McGovern is ..read more

Queer individuals practice a writing exercise to spark their imagination before writing their own creative pieces. The next writing session is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. (Photo provided by Ricardo Galaviz) It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Gaming at Good Hope: Monday, April 29 The Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch invites teens to enjoy snacks and play video games from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Ap ..read more

Workers pose during a Safe & Sound prescription drug take back event in 2021. The organization is partnering with the Milwaukee Police Department to host an event on Saturday, April 27 at various locations across Milwaukee’s North and South sides. (Photo provided by Blaque Robinson) 1. Fireside Chat: Friday, April 26 LaNelle Ramey, Taylore McBride, Dr. Stephanie Maney and Rodney Lynk Jr. will discuss the importance of mentoring Black youths and violence prevention from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at 1555 N. Rivercenter Drive. Lauren Feaster, CEO of Professional Dimensions, w ..read more

Moments after voting for the first time, Andron Lane (left) celebrates with his friend and co-worker Gabi Hart, each wearing an “I Voted” sticker on their face. (Photo provided by Andron Lane) If Andron Lane is meeting someone for the first time, he will more than likely find a moment to say he is grateful for them.  “He’s super uplifting and super positive. He’s always got some kind words to say,” said Gabi Hart, Lane’s friend and co-worker. These days, Lane is especially grateful for the fact that for the first time in his life, after 20 years of incarceration and roughly five years on ..read more

Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontre Hamilton, is handed flowers during a “Dontre Day” event at Red Arrow Park in 2016. (File photo by NNS) Nearly 10 years after her son, Dontre Hamilton, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, Maria Hamilton is still fighting for change. “The system failed me and my family, and I still want justice,” she said. “It wasn’t about Dontre being mentally ill, it was about a system created to do exactly what it did.”   What it did, she said, is it failed to protect her son and hold people accountable for his death.  Dontre Hamil ..read more

Khalif El-Amin (right) talks with former Harlem Globetrotter Charles “Choo” Smith during a live podcast episode at Radio Milwaukee. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers) Khalif El-Amin is on a mission to empower young people in Milwaukee to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.  To carry this out, El-Amin, cofounder of the Young Enterprising Society, or YES, has launched a new podcast, “Leef with the Legends,” featuring interviews with local and national legends from the worlds of sports, entertainment and business. YES is a group that helps young entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses. It als ..read more

The Amani neighborhood held its third annual Earth Day cleanup on Saturday, April 20 at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. Community members got to engage with one another while cleaning ..read more

Volunteers and residents gather in the Muskego Way neighborhood to participate in the annual citywide cleanup. The next one is from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 22. (Photo provided by Elizabeth Ramirez) It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Big Clean MKE: Monday, April 22 In memory of city worker Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a citywide cleanup will be held on Monday, April 22. Organizations will come together to c ..read more

Escuela Verde students clean up the Silver City neighborhood. Many organizations are hosting neighborhood cleanups for Earth Day. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr) To celebrate Earth Day, Milwaukee neighborhood groups will be picking up litter and debris at cleanup events around the city. Earth Day is an annual celebration that raises awareness about the importance of protecting the planet’s natural resources for future generations. Looking to lend a helping hand for Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week (April 22-26) and beyond? Check out this list of neighborhood cleanups happening around Milwauke ..read more