2002 members of Urban Underground organized Milwaukee’s first youth-led copwatch program in an effort to deter police misconduct 2003 members of Urban Underground launch campaign to prevent teen domestic violence. 2004 members of Urban Underground win national Public Service Announcement competition for ad about breaking the cycle of teen domestic violence. 2005 Urban Underground hosts Milwaukee’s largest youth-led rally
We are proud to welcome Andeja Adams to the Urban Underground staff team. Andeja comes to Urban Underground through Public Allies, a national Americorps program based in Milwaukee, WI. A recent graduate of Transition High School, Andeja brings a high level of passion and commitment for empowering youth to make a difference in Milwaukee. “I was blessed to find my
90% of alumni report that Urban Underground inspired their community and civic engagement beyond high school
Urban Underground is proud to acknowledge all its 2011 graduating seniors who are moving on to college, work, or Americorps service. We know that each of them will continue to embody the values of Urban Underground by continuing their commitment to continuous learning and social justice. Briana Williams Lakeland College; major Criminal Justice Brittney Roundtree UW-Plattville; major Biology Darious Johnson
98% of Urban Underground members graduate from high school and attend college
Its that time of year again! Urban Underground will begin looking for young leaders between the ages of 14-18 who are ready to step up and make a difference in Milwaukee! Urban Underground will be hitting most of the major high schools and will also be taking to the streets to reach young people at concerts, movie theatres, faith-based institutions,