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A new initiative that is expected to reshape the 9th District’s business corridor and make a lasting impact on the surrounding community was unveiled by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis on December 30. The announcement coincided with the opening of a new restaurant in the district, Irie’s Place, and focused on the roadmap by the City of Milwaukee to redevelop the struggling 9th District in 2018. “Not only is it going to be the New Year, it’s going to be a whole new 9th District,” said Alderwoman Lewis. “There have been a lot of exciting business developments lately, and this announcement...

The ongoing public discussion series presented its message on December 28, focused on a personal level of affecting change to “Each one. Reach one. Teach one.” Hosted by the Open Door Community Center JC and Norma Duckworth, the candid conversation about racism, hate, and forgiveness engaged the audience who attended on the bitter cold night. From the questions asked by the dozens who participated, there was a common yearning to see community conversations develop into stable public platform and become an agent for change. The event speakers, Arno Michaelis and Pardeep Kaleka, shared their personal journeys, and how they...