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5 things to know and do the week of July 8 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
The Milwaukee Police Department District 7 will hold its monthly crime and safety meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at 8424 W. Center St. Several topics will be discussed, including crime statistics, traffic stops and more. More information here.
VIA Community Development Corp. will hold a neighborhood meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at 3730 W. National Ave. The meeting will focus on the reconstruction of West National Avenue. Click here to register. More information here.
The African American Roundtable invites young people, ages 13 to 24, for a day filled with activities and conversations. The Youth Hangout will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Uihlein Soccer Park, 7101 Good Hope Road. Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. More information here.
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Kids, from newborn to 6, can come to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm to spend the morning learning shapes, numbers and more in the garden. Drop-in hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 at 2136 N. 21st St. More information here.
Sixteenth Street Community Wellness and Wehr Nature Center are partnering to lead a forest bathing. Individuals, 14 and up, will spend time connecting with nature in a therapeutic way. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. Click here to register. More information here.
Amani United will hold its first Saturday meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The meeting will take place at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. Click here to join virtually, or watch at www.amaniunited.org. More information here.
Young people, ages 6-17, can receive free meals at over a dozen Milwaukee Recreation summer playground locations. Milwaukee Rec staff will serve two free meals to youth every weekday through Aug. 16. Click here to see a list of playground locations and free meal times at each site. More information here.
MILWAUKEE — Inside a Milwaukee funeral home Sunday, students in a gun violence prevention program took part in a mock funeral meant to show the devastating impact violence can leave behind.
The emotional exercise at New Golden Gate Funeral Home was part of the “I Will Not Die to Gun Violence” initiative, a 10-week violence prevention program for adults and young people involved in or impacted by gun-related cases.
Watch: Why one Milwaukee man is working to advocate against gun violence by teaching students conflict resolution in his “I Will Not Die to Gun Violence” initiative, and how the program is making a difference.
Milwaukee anti-gun violence initiative prepares to graduate first class
It was created by founder Monte Mabra after his brother, 48-year-old Latroy Harris, was shot and killed in December.
“My brother’s memorial service was here,” Mabra said through tears during the event.
“This is taboo for me. I didn’t think this was going to to happen.”
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The program teaches conflict resolution and gun violence awareness.
Ten students are set to graduate this week after meeting twice a week throughout the spring.
Mabra said some participants joined through social media outreach while others were referred through the courts.
During the mock funeral, participants portrayed grieving family members mourning an 8-year-old boy killed by gun violence.
Mabra said participants were later invited to walk up to the casket. Inside was a mirror.
“There’s a mirror there today to represent it could’ve been you. It can happen to anyone,” Mabra said.
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Student Robert Johnson said the experience felt personal.
“This could be any of us,” Johnson said.
Johnson said the program helped him think differently about high-risk situations and the people around him.
“It helps me,” Johnson said. “Gives me different tools on the day-to-day basis on ways to think, high risk situations, people I should stay away from.”
Student Dan Cross said the program challenged participants to think more deeply about violence and where it comes from.
“Violence comes in different shapes, colors and sizes and a lot of it comes from social conditioning,” Cross said.
“I’m a gun owner and father of four. This is a great way to break cycles of violence and teach my children better.”
Antonio D. Brown, the man accused of killing Harris, is expected back in court this week.
“I never wanted revenge… My hope and my wish is with this program you’re able to identify the thinking and decisions you make,” Mabra added.
Mabra said seven spots remain open for the program’s next summer session.
For questions or information about the initiative, you can call (414) 306-2107.
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This week on “In Focus,” State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, discussed Milwaukee’s climbing homicide numbers from 2024 through 2025 and what’s behind them.
She discussed what needs to happen in Madison and at the local level in Milwaukee to reduce the number of crimes city-wide. Johnson said she believes more family involvement is part of the complex solution to make the city and state safer.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Fire Department says one person is injured and was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment after a rollover vehicle crash near N. 12th Street and W. Vliet Street on Saturday night.
MFD’s battalion chief confirmed this information to TMJ4 News in a statement.
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A TMJ4 crew on scene of the crash around 8:20 p.m. saw crews there from the Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
TMJ4 also reached out to the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office for comment but has not heard back.
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