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Milwaukee PBS and WUWM Radio will present a community gathering to discuss what many believe are the underlying issues that provoked frustration and violence in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood in late August 2016. 10thirtysix host Portia Young and WUWM’s LaToya Dennis look at what is making a positive difference, and the work still needed in terms of housing, unemployment, education, community pride and police relations. A panel will also talk about the impact all of these issues have on neighborhoods and residents beyond Sherman Park. Reggie Jackson, head griot at America’s Black Holocaust Museum, will be part of the...

The Friends of Juneau Park launched a fundraising campaign in May to restore two historic statues in the park, Milwaukee’s first mayor and its first postmaster Solomon Juneau and the young Viking Leif the Discoverer. The organization is aiming to raise $150,000 to cover the costs of cleaning, applying new coating and patina and repairing damage from ice and water. As of July 11, $109,173.64 of the needed $150,000 has been raised from government agencies, private foundations, corporations, and individuals. Delayed maintenance and neglect of many kinds of art work, architectural features and other structures in Milwaukee’s parks have...

“Carmen Pitre, our Executive Director, often reminds the staff that they are the hands and heart of Sojourner, and that applies to no one more than it does to Susan. Every time she comes in to volunteer, she warms up the room with her incredible patience, kindness, and professionalism. She is a role model to our staff and volunteers, and a trusted resource for our clients. We are all so grateful for her many years of friendship and service.” – Lily Grant, Volunteer Coordinator Susan Wright has been a volunteer with Sojourner Truth House for 15 years. In her...