Milwaukee Journal Sentinel projects reporter and editorial columnist James E. Causey and his team of O鈥橞rien student interns examined the struggle for equality for Black Americans both in Milwaukee and across the country.
Black citizens, especially in Milwaukee, are experiencing some of the highest rates of poverty and a major lack of homeownership opportunities. In light of recent advances made by the Black Lives Matter movement, the team鈥檚 reporting recognizes that the quest for equality continues on and is far from over.
Journal Sentinel photojournalist Angela Peterson worked with Causey, and Marquette students Abby Ng, Donna Sarkar and Sebastian Beccara have contributed to research and reporting.
The first installment of examined the long history of inequalities faced by Black Americans, specifically through the eyes of Fannie Lou Hamer, an equal rights activist. Her story begins over six decades ago. The second installment covered housing issues.
Causey is also hosting an ongoing series of public forums on the topic. on Aug. 12 provided attendees a chance to share their 鈥渧ision boards鈥� for where they hope Milwaukee will be in 12 to 18 months. Six community members shared their visions: Natalie Hayden, co-founder of ExPosed The Podcast; Camille Mays, founder of the Peace Garden Project MKE; Imani Ray, teen program coordinator at The PEAK Initiative; Montell Ross, LGBTQ organizer; Jeremy Triblett, founder of Anapto Training and Presentation Design; and Venice Williams, executive director at Alice's Garden Urban Farm.
All forums are supported by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the O鈥橞rien Fellowship for Public Service Journalism, the and .
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