How Milwaukee Is Revamping Gun Violence Prevention
Ashanti Hamilton is the new leader in Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention. He hopes to stop violence before it starts and find tangible metrics for evaluating the success of new programs.
Still Standing: Loss, Heartbreak and Hope in the Midst of Milwaukee’s Gun Violence Crisis
Three mothers. A principal. A mother and a stepfather. A pastor. A young optimist. A reformed advocate. Read the stories of these Milwaukee lives touched by violence.
Still Standing: Every Year, Students Slain
“If communities get better, schools will, too.” – Keith Carrington, the principal
Still Standing: How Hurt Leads to Hurt
“Now that I’m out, I want to pay it forward in the memory of my best friend. I want his life to mean something.” – Ramiah Whiteside, the second chance
Still Standing: They Could See It, Couldn’t Stop It
“All we wanted to do was steer him toward the right path.” – Niki Smith (with Damien), the parents
Still Standing: ‘For These Are All Our Children’
“We all have to work toward solutions.” – Marcus Arrington, the Pastor
Still Standing: The Love of a Brother, Lost
“I’m going to college and I’m playing ball. I did something positive.” – Marquell Jenkins, the optimist
Still Standing: Brought Together by a Tragic Bond
“I’ve learned that trauma can be generational. Trying to get by and survive, we won’t ever heal.” – Jasmine Moore, with the mothers
Local Organizations Working to Halt Gun Violence
After sharing the stories of those impacted by gun violence in our May issue, we wanted to provide a list of resources to support efforts to make change in our community.
Rufus King students join schools across country in protest against gun violence (with 15 photos)
Nearly every student and staff member at the Milwaukee high school joined schools across MPS with a walkout, 17 minutes of silence and a rally of remembrance and political action.