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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 11 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
It’s Friday 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.
Friends of Cooper Park invites families to come to Cooper Park, 8701 W. Chambers St., for a morning of fun from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. There will be sidewalk chalk, bubbles and more. More information here.
Cross Lutheran Church and the Kohl’s Healthy Families Program are partnering to host a health and wellness fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1821 N. 16th St. The event will feature free health screenings, chances to win prizes and a live performance by Christian rap artist Josiah Williams. More information here.
Stop by the Black Child Book Fair from 10. a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Mary Ryan Boy’s & Girl’s Club, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. The book fair is meant to promote literacy in Milwaukee’s Black community. Authors will be present and free books will be given to the first 300 kids. Click here to RSVP. More information here.
Families can spend the afternoon at the Dia de Muertos Market from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. Sixth St. There will be music, free workshops for kids, vendors and more. More information here.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students from Milwaukee Public Schools will perform and have cultural displays from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 12 at South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. There will be vendors on hand, in addition to games for children. Admission is free. More information here.
Bonus: Calling All MKE Artists: Deadline for submissions, Tuesday, Oct. 15
Local artists are invited to submit paintings, drawings, sculpture, poetry and photography for display in the City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs’ new office space at 4828 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. A grand opening for the site is scheduled for 2025. You can email submissions to oaaamke@milwaukee.gov., with the subject line, “Building Art Submission.” If your artwork is selected, you will be contacted about next steps. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Oct. 15. 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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