Madison365 Week in Review for June 11

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    mil_foundation_logoHere are our most popular stories of the week, brought to you by the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation.

    colleagues-437024_960_720We added more job listings — check them out or pass the link along to anyone you know looking for work!

     

     

     

    koval-generic-jpgWe broke the story of Mike Police Chief Mike Koval’s scathing blog post against the Common Council’s proposal to hire a consultant to evaluate the Police Department.

     

    A day later, columnist Matthew Braunginn — a member of the committee recommending the evaluation — called for Koval’s resignation.

    P_ONeCityEarlyLEarning03We reported on the opening of One CIty Early Learning Center’s new location in the heart of Madison’s south side.

     

     

     

    rapeRev. David Hart responded to the Stanford sexual assault case by calling on all of us to fix the rape culture we created.

     

     

     

    Atlantic Center for the ArtsColumnist Amber Walker also responded from her own intensely personal experience.

     

     

     

    P_Juneteenth (78)State Senator Lena Taylor explained why Juneteenth is so important to her.

    In other news …

    OnMilwaukee examined the recent surge in carjackings and what it means for the juvenile justice system.

    The Root reported that Dominiq Greer, shot seven times by police last year, has filed a federal lawsuit against Chicago police seeking $15 million.

    The Grio talked to the man Donald Trump called “my African American,” and found out he’s not even a supporter.

    The Appleton Post Crescent reported that the Mile of Music festival in August has announced 22 new acts, including a hip-hop showcase.

    The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel announced nearly $1 million in grants to Milwaukee neighborhoods from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.

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