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Mame Croze McCully: Dusting off Milwaukee’s History

After establishing her professional career in Washington DC with the White House Historical Association and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Mame Croze McCully returned to the hometown that first nurtured her love of history. She now works to educate our next generation and preserve Milwaukee’s most precious treasures, its memories. | Q&A with Mame Croze McCully Milwaukee Independent: Where did your interest for history come from? Mame Croze McCully: You may be surprised to learn that my interest in history comes from my love for place. I love to learn about where I live and what surrounds me. If you...

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Photo Essay: MANDI2016

Highlights from the MANDI 2016 Awards banquet held on March 16, where the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) celebrated the successful efforts of local organizations to revitalize neighborhoods and strengthen Milwaukee, and recognize unsung heroes in the community.

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James Godsil: Agent of Change

From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to working with ESHAC to save Riverwest in the 1970s, James Godsil has been a mentor to generations in Milwaukee. Trading the prospects of his brilliant academic career to live the change he wanted to see in the world, Godsil has spent four decades on the roofs of every neighborhood in the city. With his retirement has come reflection, and continued motivation to shape a future for Milwaukee based on cultural equality and nourished by urban agriculture. | Q&A with James Godsil Milwaukee Independent: Do you have any fond memories from your...

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Juan Carlos Ruiz praised as beacon of hope for Latino community

“His dream was for a better America for all minorities,” said Roberto Ruiz of his father, who Milwaukee knew as an activist dedicated to social justice. “He spoke up for people who were not comfortable speaking for themselves, whether it was the language barrier or just because they were afraid to share their opinion. I feel like he was one of the first Latino leaders in Milwaukee who fought for our rights.” Juan Carlos Ruiz passed away in Milwaukee on March 3 at the age of 53. Family, friends, community leaders, and everyone who had their life touched by...

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