Project Milwaukee: Black & White

Project Milwaukee: Black & White

Race Relations in Milwaukee

Milwaukee has long held the reputation, deservingly or not, of being one of the most segregated cities in the United States. Race relations in our community continue to impact education, economic development and our neighborhoods.

In June of 2009, WUWM News and Lake Effect journalists examined the history and evolution of black-white relations in Milwaukee. Project Milwaukee: Black & White explored how race relations have improved, and where there is still room for growth.

News

Adults in Sherman Park Listen to the Neighborhood's Young People About Choas in the Community

Parklawn Assembly of God Church in Sherman Park welcomed the neighborhood's young people into the Sanctuary on Friday night to share their thoughts,…
Regional

The 1960s: A Decade of Turmoil and Change in Milwaukee

Effects of long term discrimination in Milwaukee rose to a boiling point in the 1960s. The period included a nearly decades long push for fair housing.…
Regional

Groups Launch Ideas Contest to Address Segregation in Milwaukee

There's a new approach to deal with racial segregation in Milwaukee - a contest.Milwaukee has long been called one of the most segregated cities in the…
Education

Wisconsin Worst in Nation for Well-Being of Black Children

Wisconsin ranks dead last when it comes to certain disparities between white and minority children, according to a report released by the Annie E. Casey…