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AART organizes, nurtures, and transforms Black leaders to build power in service of Black liberation.

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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 22h
Provide input on the County’s plan for transit! Participate in one of the five community Open Houses, or stop by one of a dozen listening posts around town! www.ridemcts.com/programs/mcts-forw…
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MCTS Forward
MCTS Forward is a collaborative effort to think about the future of public transit in Milwaukee County. Amidst the current budget shortfall, this initiative will be a transparent conversation with the public, stakeholders, and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors about what MCTS's bus network c…
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bread of Healing Clinic provides free and low-cost healthcare to Milwaukee residents. Now, with changes to Medicaid, it’s preparing for an influx of patients and asking the community for help.
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Bread of Healing Clinic prepares for more uninsured Milwaukeeans after Medicaid changes | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The clinic provides free and low-cost healthcare to Milwaukee residents. Now, with changes to Medicaid, it's preparing for an influx of patients and asking the community for help.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join Health Connections, Inc. (HCI) and the Milwaukee Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity (MBGNHE) on Oct. 17 for their premiere of "Broken System, Unbroken People" and an important community conversation about healthcare access and more. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/…
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Broken System Trailer
This is "Broken System Trailer" by Ericka Sinclair on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We believe that these exposures are the essential stages to rebuilding sustainable communities together and restoring concepts that promote life." Check out this op-ed from Efueko Landry, #FeedtheChangeMKE partner and lead gardener at Beulah Family Homestead.
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Opinion: Why we chose farming, and why we’re inviting Milwaukee to grow with us
Efueko and Marcus Landry are working to teach the benefits of regenerative farming and increase the number of Black farmers. They're hosting Beulah Fest this Saturday.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Greater MKE Foundation & JP Morgan Chase partnered together to support nonprofits in MKE focused on advocacy, including the African American Roundtable. Through the Changemaker Cohort, these groups received funding to focus on issues that matter to their community. youtu.be/CdgUaATaXEA
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join community at the third annual Stolen Lives Day of Remembrance on Oct. 22 at 5:30 pm at the MLK Community Center! We will collectively honor and remember all the lives who’ve been stolen in custody, at the hands of, or under the watch of law enforcement, correctional, and security systems.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join AART for our #FeedtheChangeMKE events! Help us win a $1 million city budget investment into the localized food system the people want and need to feel safe. Register here: bit.ly/NWSCampaignActions.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Save the date for our annual fundraiser and community gathering! On Friday, Nov. 13 join us for Youthtopia, a youth-led vision of the future we deserve. Join AART to invest in a future shaped by young people, for young people.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Faces of a new school year! Milwaukee students share their hopes and goals.
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Milwaukee students tell us their hopes for the new school year
s Milwaukee families start the new school year, we ask students what they are looking forward to and what they hope to accomplish.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"...From #LiberateMKE to #FeedTheChangeMKE and the fight against growing food insecurity, the message remains connected: food is safety, housing is safety, opportunity is safety, community is safety. Join us by taking action with AART." -Elle Halo #ICYMI: Read our blog on the latest PB updates!
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PB Crew, It’s Time to Pull Up: Our Dollars, Our Vote, Our Milwaukee — African American Roundtable
PB Crew, we’re back! We’re talking about $600,000 and real community power.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A brunch first meant to help JohnRaé Stowers grieve has turned into an annual event that has brought together and empowered hundreds of women and girls from Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee woman continues legacy of pouring into women through a brunch
JohnRaé Stowers and her team are gearing up to celebrate the 10th annual Divas Brunch, where hundreds of women will gather on Milwaukee’s North Side to foster sisterhood and connection in a safe setting.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Researchers and health experts say the crisis cannot be explained by lack of access to quality health care alone. They point to the cumulative effects of systemic racism, chronic stress and generational trauma that shape maternal health long before pregnancy begins.
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Wisconsin’s Black infant mortality crisis is harming generations
Wisconsin has long had one of the highest rates of Black babies dying before their first birthdays. Neither family income nor education explains it.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Wisconsin voters will see a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot that could affect how state and local governments address disparities in education, health, employment, contracting, and public programs. my.lwv.org/wisconsin/constitutional…
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A planned renovation of Wisconsin’s first and only Black-designed, developed and owned commercial complex has received national recognition and funding for preservation planning. The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County was selected for a Conserving Black Modernism grant.
urbanmilwaukee.com
From Demolition Threat To National Model For Black Modernism
Grant will help Salvation Army preserve Central City Plaza, once slated to be razed.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
TODAY: Our PB Crew is pulling up to the next MKE Community Impact Steering Committee meeting at 5 p.m. CT, and we're asking you to join us at City Hall. We want to ensure Milwaukee residents have meaningful power all the way through the final vote. bit.ly/OurDollarsAction.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Black Americans spent $145 billion on domestic travel in 2023 alone. A three-day tourism summit headed to Milwaukee on October aims to educate, empower and support Black travel and tourism professionals to better service this market.
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Why Milwaukee is hosting a major Black travel summit
Black Americans spent $145 billion on travel in 2023. A Milwaukee summit aims to support this vital industry.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Meet the leaders advancing health equity in their communities, including AART's Markasa Tucker-Harris. RWJ Foundation invests in health and social justice leaders breaking down barriers to health equity in the U.S. by changing the racist policies & systems that create them. rwjf.ws/mLQ2NA
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
On Sept. 20, Milwaukee County will salute the winners of their Health Equity Champion Awards. Among the honorees is our very own Youth Leader Sierra Lyle. We are so proud of the work she helps lead in our youth program! To see the full list of winners, visit county.milwaukee.gov/ecawards.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Developer Honored As Halyard Park Celebrates 50 Years of Legacy Unveiling of Beechie O. Brooks Statue & Neighborhood Celebration is Sept. 19 Beechie O. Brooks was a real estate broker and developer who left his mark on Milwaukee. www.facebook.com/share/19CWB1XeFi
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
AART is excited to introduce our new Youth Organizer, Carnell Hogans! Carnell has been a member of AART for the last three years, and most recently, supported our field program as a stipend canvasser. Help us welcome Carnell to the AART family!
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
HAPPENING TODAY: Join AART for our #FeedtheChangeMKE fall training series! Meet us on Zoom at 6 pm CT to learn about bird-dogging. Help us win a $1 million city budget investment into the localized food system the people want and need to feel safe. Register here: bit.ly/NWSCampaignActions.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our vote, our voice! 🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day. Make sure you’re registered, check your registration status, and know your voting options before Election Day. myvote.wi.gov Your voice matters. Make sure you’re ready to use it.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"We want our Black, Brown and QTPOC organizations that have been doing the work without adequate resources to have a real opportunity to build and grow." Read our latest blog post by AART Board Member Elle Halo.
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PB Crew, It’s Time to Pull Up: Our Dollars, Our Vote, Our Milwaukee — African American Roundtable
PB Crew, we’re back! We’re talking about $600,000 and real community power.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Our PB Crew is pulling up to the next MKE Community Impact Steering Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 5 p.m. CT, and we're asking you to join us at City Hall. We want to ensure Milwaukee residents have meaningful power all the way through the final vote. bit.ly/OurDollarsAction
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The historic floods last August caused more than $240 million in damage in the Milwaukee area. Since then, community organizers have started hosting flood resilience events. The goal is to provide a safe space for Milwaukeeans to share their personal stories of loss and advocate for solutions.
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Community organizer reflects on activist efforts one year after historic flooding
Community organizers are bringing together Milwaukeeans affected by flooding to learn what changes they want to see before another historic storm hits.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Join AART for our #FeedtheChangeMKE fall canvass! Help us win a $1 million city budget investment into the localized food system the people want and need to feel safe. Register here: bit.ly/NWSCampaignActions.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Crystal Montgomery makes sure her art pops out. Her unique three-dimensional style isn’t boxed in by a canvas. The textures, materials and boisterous characteristics that reach beyond the original frame are a metaphor for her life.
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Crystal Montgomery creates one-of-a-kind art that spans beyond the canvas | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee artist Crystal Montgomery reuses denim and other fabrics to create vibrant figures, portraits and more.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Missed our latest PB event? Check out this recap video on our YouTube channel to learn how YOU can get involved in the city's process and have a say in how $600,000 is spent!
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Rock your favorite green look and join countless park lovers on Sept. 15 from 5-8 pm to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Go Green for Parks. This fun, family-friendly event supports the Milwaukee Parks Foundation and its remarkable park system. Location: South Shore Terrace, 2900 S. Shore Dr., MKE
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Post From Community: Go Green for Parks: Sustaining our parks for generations to come | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rock your favorite green look and join County Executive David Crowley and countless park lovers to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Go Green for Parks.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"Ten years ago, the Sherman Park neighborhood experienced a defining weekend of unrest sparked by the fatal police shooting of Sylville Smith. The tension laid bare long-standing community frustrations regarding deep-seated racial inequality, unemployment, police-community relations..."
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The uprising in Sherman Park: 10 years later | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ten years ago, the Sherman Park neighborhood experienced a defining weekend of unrest sparked by the fatal police shooting of Sylville Smith. The tension laid bare long-standing community frustrations regarding deep-seated racial inequality, unemployment, police-community relations and a lack of opportunity for neighborhood youths. In the immediate aftermath, residents and local leaders united in defiance […]
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"You cannot talk seriously about food in Black America without talking about almost everything else. Money. Health. Geography and access, even climate change. And, of course, race."
wordinblack.com
What’s on Your Plate? The Answer Says More Than You Think
What we eat is inseparable from questions of money, health, geography, culture and race, Word In Black’s new survey finds.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"Milwaukee’s Northwest Side is full of people, organizations, businesses, and spaces that create connection, opportunity, care, and power." #ICYMI: Our Northwest Side Asset Map is entering a new chapter! Read our latest blog to learn more about how we're expanding the map.
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Mapping our power: AART’s Asset Map enters a new chapter — African American Roundtable
Milwaukee’s Northwest Side is full of people, organizations, businesses, and spaces that create connection, opportunity, care, and power.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
HAPPENING TODAY: Join AART for our #FeedtheChangeMKE fall training series! Meet us on Zoom at 6 pm CT to learn how to lobby. Help us win a $1 million city budget investment into the localized food system the people want and need to feel safe. Register here: bit.ly/NWSCampaignActions.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We invite you to Sip and Sculp with Kreative Fruitz! No matter your age or artistic experience, come ready to create, connect and enjoy a welcoming afternoon rooted in culture & collective nourishment. Sign up: bit.ly/SeedsOL. Note: There is a waitlist, & we will reach out if space opens.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
AART would like to welcome our newest board member, Elle Halo! Elle is a Black woman of trans experience and comes to AART's board with a wealth of knowledge. She has been a part of AART for several years through cohorts, as a member leader, and canvasser. Help us welcome Elle to the board!!!
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
AART and Kreative Fruitz were on CBS 58 this morning discussing our upcoming Sip and Sculp event, happening this Saturday. Check out the story to learn more!
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"Sip and Sculp with Kreative Fruitz" event this Saturday provides a cornucopia of culture and collective nourishment
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58)--Join Feed the Change MKE and Kreative Fruitz for a creative experience celebrating art, nature, nourishment and community. "Sip and Sculp with Kreative Fruitz" invites participants
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"The fight of yesterday’s Black August movement has always included boardrooms, coordinated political networks, and a continuation of state-sanctioned violence..." Before #BlackAugust ends, check out this blog post from our Board President Dr. Cass Bowers.
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Black August in the Age of Billionaires
The Work of Black August Continues
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
TODAY IS #GIVE828!!! 📣📣📣 Today, we’re celebrating Black philanthropy by asking you to invest in Black-led organizing and community power. Invest in Black power. Invest in AART. www.give828.org/organization/Africa…
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
TOMORROW IS GIVE 8/28! ⏰ Support AART and help fuel organizing, leadership and campaigns led by Black Milwaukeeans—including #FeedtheChangeMKE, our fight for food justice and community-led investment. Set your reminder. www.give828.org/organization/Africa… #Give828
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
2 DAYS TO GIVE! ⏰ AART believes our communities already have the vision, leadership and wisdom to create change. What we need are the resources and partnership from our community to turn that vision into power. www.give828.org/organization/Africa…
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
3 DAYS UNTIL GIVE 8/28! ⏰ What happens when Black communities have the resources to lead, organize and shape the future? We transform our communities. This Give 8/28, support AART and help us build the power to make that future possible. aartmke.org/?form=formformFUNRERMQD… #Give828
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
4 DAYS TO GO! ⏰ When you support AART, you’re investing in organizing, leadership development and community power. You’re helping make bold visions like food justice on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side possible. Give 8/28. Invest in the work. aartmke.org/?form=formformFUNRERMQD… #Give828
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, we’re celebrating the generosity, leadership, and collective power of Black communities. From giving time and resources to building movements and investing in our neighborhoods, Black philanthropy has always been rooted in care and a vision for thriving communities.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
5 DAYS UNTIL GIVE 8/28! ⏰ Five days until we come together to invest in Black-led organizations and the movements building power in our communities. This year, consider making AART part of your giving. Black power needs investment. aartmke.org/?form=formformFUNRERMQD… #Give828
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
AART is now accepting applications for our 2026-2027 Activists in Residence (AiR) program! We’re calling all Milwaukee youth ages 13-19. This is an opportunity to gain experience in leadership development, campaign planning, and organizing! Applications close on Sept 8: bit.ly/2026AiRApp.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This #BlackAugust, let's remember to study, fast, train and fight! Black August is a time to remember, honor, and learn from the long tradition of Black resistance, organizing, and liberation. We carry that legacy forward by imagining a future rooted in freedom, justice, and self-determination.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"The asset map is more than a collection of pins. It’s a reflection of the power already present in our communities." Our Northwest Side Asset Map is entering a new chapter! Read our latest blog to learn more about how we're expanding the map.
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Mapping our power: AART’s Asset Map enters a new chapter — African American Roundtable
Milwaukee’s Northwest Side is full of people, organizations, businesses, and spaces that create connection, opportunity, care, and power.
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We’re participating in #Give828! ✨ On Aug. 28, join us in celebrating Black philanthropy by investing in Black-led movements building a more liberated Milwaukee. aartmke.org/?form=formformFUNRERMQD…
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
TODAY: Join AART for our #FeedtheChangeMKE fall training series! Meet us on Zoom at 6 pm CT to learn how to tell impactful personal stories. Help us win a $1 million city budget investment into the localized food system the people want and need to feel safe. bit.ly/NWSCampaignActions
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African American Roundtable @aartmke.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Spend the day at Beulah Family Homestead learning about the relationship between food, nature, self-sufficiency and collective well-being while connecting with neighbors and community partners. bit.ly/SeedsOL #FeedtheChangeMKE
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