RIVERWEST FOLLIES! – Come on out for a great night in the neighborhood with local talent, a Radio Show, and plenty of family fun and food on Sat, March 15 at Falcon Bowl (see banner story) COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES – With the sudden resignation of Alderman and Common Council President Willie Hines on Feb 1, […]
justice
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Project Unspeakable
Martin Luther King Day, January 20 by George Paz Martin And I know from a good friend who was at a small dinner party with progressive supporters, that they asked him, “Why don’t you do the things we thought you stood for?” Obama turned sharply and said, “Don’t you remember what happened to Martin Luther […]
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Co-op Fest
You say you need a source of income and the traditional job market just isn’t doing it for you? Or you are employed, but mentally and/or emotionally unsatisfied with the work you’re doing? Maybe you have a desire to feel more a part of the community you live in. Would you like to work toward a sense of economic justice for all?
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All Peoples Church: True to its Name
by Peggy Schulz
A day before President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, All Peoples Church, at the corner of West Clarke and North 2nd Streets, held an afternoon of activities to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Neighbor Spotlight: Ketiwe Zipperer
by Suzanne Zipperer,
When you become an “elder” in your community, you begin to look around for those members of the next generation who share your values and who can take over some of the community efforts. Riverwest is lucky to be rich with enthusiastic young people who are socially progressive, understand the importance of community service, and bring talent and energy to Milwaukee.
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