Our Issues Milwaukee, Team Up for Change
As reported on cw18milwaukee.com.com, written by Sheldon Dutes Earlier in March, Victor Barnett and Derrick [...]
Running Rebels founder wants to guarantee young black students stay on right path
As reported on wisn.com, written by Sheldon Dutes Victor Barnett started Running Rebels and [...]
Running Rebels’ vision: To see the best in kids, even if they can’t see it themselves
As reported on milwaukeeens.com, written by Allison Dikanovic Editor’s note: This article is one [...]
Aldermen want new task force to address carjacking crisis
As reported on tmj4.com, written by Ben Jordan Milwaukee city leaders are hoping to [...]
Seth Meyers helps raise money for JCC, Running Rebels: Slideshow
As reported on bizjournals.com, written by Mark Kass National comedian Seth Meyers came to Milwaukee [...]
MANDI 2019 finalists named
As reported on biztimes.com, written by Lauren Anderson Twelve organizations and individuals have been selected [...]
Finding hope through basketball
As reported on jsonline.com Running Rebels, a nonprofit that aims to keep Milwaukee’s central [...]
Noche de Niños holiday toy collection held in Walker’s Point
As reported on cbs58.com MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee [...]
Running Rebels Holds Talkback to Discuss AIDS on World AIDS Day
As reported on milwaukeecourier.com, written by Nyesha Stone How old were you when you [...]
Running Rebels named partner beneficiary of charity performance by Seth Meyers
As reported on milwaukeeindependent.com Seth Meyers will return on January 12 as the headline [...]
Warriors’ Kevon Looney thankful for how Milwaukee shaped him
As reported on mercurynews.com, written by Mark Medina MILWAUKEE – This is Kevon Looney’s [...]
12 Finalist named for improving central city neighborhoods for 20th MANDI anniversary
As reported on milwaukeenns, written by Lisc Milwaukee The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development [...]
Marques catches up with Running Rebels success story Kevon Looney
As reported on foxsports.com Marques Johnson caught up with Golden State big man Kevon Looney, [...]
Marshall Williams influenced dozens of teens as a Running Rebels mentor
As reported on jsonline.com, written by Talis Shelbourne Nick Truog, an at-risk boy in [...]
Photos: Fresh Coast Classic boys basketball Saturday action
Photos by Dave Kallmann, posted on jsonline.com Take a look at these photos from [...]
Milwaukee journalists, students discuss representation of race in media coverage
As reported on wisn.com, written by Glenn Russell MILWAUKEE — Representation of race in [...]
Milwaukee youth to peers: ‘Jack a car, jack up your life’
As reported on wisn.com, written by Ben HutchisonMILWAUKEE — Milwaukee youth sick of seeing carjackings [...]
Teens film PSA aiming to prevent carjackings
As reported on cbs58.com MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A community organization is trying to [...]
NBA’s Kevon Looney returns home to host annual basketball camp
As reported on wisn.com, written by Stephen Watson Milwaukee's own Kevon Looney returns to [...]
Running Rebels receives national ESPN/LISC grant to renovate basketball court
As reported on onmilwaukee.com, written by Jimmy Carlton A leading Milwaukee-based nonprofit youth organization [...]
Mural unveiled in Milwaukee’s Midtown Neighborhood
As reported on cbs58.com MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee' midtown neighborhood is home to [...]
In 1980, a 19-year-old helped a Milwaukee kid make better choices. Today, they’re still changing lives.
As reported on jsonline.com, written by Amy Schwabe Growing up in the late 1970s [...]
Dawn Barnett: Mentor
As reported on bizjournals.com, written by Ken Reibel Dawn Barnett’s career began 20 years [...]
NBA champion Kevon Looney urges kids to keep the peace during homecoming celebration
As reported on jsonline.com, written by Mark Stewart Kevon Looney believes in Milwaukee. The [...]
Homecoming celebration held at local YMCA for Milwaukee’s own Kevon Looney
As reported on cbs58.com, written by Stephanie Staudinger MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's own [...]
2018 Warning League Kickoff Celebration
Warning League Kick off Celebration Violence Prevention Programming [Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June, 2018] [...]
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Running Rebels Community Organization is Honored to Have Dawn Barnett our Co-Executive Director Selected as a 2018 Women of Influence Milwaukee Business Journal GalleryRunning Rebels Community Organization is Honored to Have Dawn Barnett our Co-Executive Director Selected as a 2018 Women of Influence Milwaukee Business Journal
Running Rebels Community Organization is Honored to Have Dawn Barnett our Co-Executive Director Selected as a 2018 Women of Influence Milwaukee Business Journal
As reported on bizjournals.com, written by Mark Kass Danielle Bergner, managing partner of Michael [...]
At Risk Youth and School Safety
The Heritage Foundation held a discussion focusing on at-risk youth and school safety. Experts [...]
Running Rebels chosen as 2019 Care-a-lotta gala partner
As reported on onmilwaukee.com, written by Lori Fredrich Care-a-lotta, the charitable arm of The [...]
Press Release: Running Rebels Capital Campaign Picks Up Major Supporters!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Running Rebels Capital Campaign Picks Up Major Supporters! Lynde & Harry [...]
2018 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit takes place this weekend
As reported on tmj4.com This weekend, children and young adults in Milwaukee will have [...]
Meet Malcolm The NBA’s Rookie of the Year talks family, philanthropy and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
As reported on mmagazinemilwaukee.com, written by Jen Kent It’s the morning of our interview and [...]
Milwaukee Women Decide Who Gets the Money with Impact100’s ‘Collective Philanthropy’
As reported on shepherdexpress.com, written by Nyesha Stone Impact100 Greater Milwaukee is a group of [...]
Meet the Late-Night Basketball League That’s Giving Hope to Many
As reported on milwaukeemag.com, written by Rich Rovito Late at night, in a Milwaukee [...]
NBA star, Hamilton graduate takes first shot on Running Rebel’s new court
As reported on wisn.com, written by Kathy Mykleby MILWAUKEE —Kevon Looney, who plays for the [...]
Running Rebels youth hold media accountable for negative images
As reported on milwaukeenns.org, written by the Running Rebels Youth Advisory Council In 2017, Running [...]
Running Rebels gets $35K from Potawatomi to expand mentoring in Milwaukee
As reported on jsonline.com, written by Ashley Luthern It's a Monday night in December and [...]
Black Power 2017: Wisconsin’s 35 Most Influential Black Leaders, Part 4
As reported on madison365.com, written by Henry Sanders Victor Barnett is founder and Executive [...]
He’s Not a Stereotype
As reported on milwaukeecourieronline.com, written by Nyesha Stone Running Rebels Community Organization (RRCO) has [...]
Milwaukee County Seeks Alternatives to Lincoln Hills
As reported on wuwm.com, written by Latoya Dennis It’s been a couple years since [...]
Federal ReCAST grant support of programs
As reported on MilwaukeeNNS.org, written by Andrea Waxman Trauma rooted in systemic poverty, racism [...]
Basketball over bullets: Resurrected Midnight League
When it comes to having a sense of community, we all need to be on [...]
Running Rebels serve hundreds more of Milwaukee’s at-risk youth
MILWAUKEE -- Thirty-seven years ago, the community organization Running Rebels began with a basketball [...]
Midnight Basketball Leagues to Start in Milwaukee in March – WUWM
As reported on wuwm.com, written by Micaela Martin The Midnight Basketball Leagues will aim to [...]
Midnight Basketball League to provide safe outlet for Milwaukee youth – JSOnline
As reported on jsonline.com, written by Jesse Garza City officials hope that a new [...]
Running Rebels expands with 2nd Milwaukee location
When Victor Barnett, founder of the Running Rebels Community Organization, walks through the youth agency's new [...]
Lindsay Heights Lens: Neighborhood Challenges
This is the first of a series of four Neighborhood Lens galleries of photos [...]
Lindsay Heights Lens: Neighborhood Improvement
While the first gallery identified some of the challenges facing Lindsay Heights, another word [...]
Lindsay Heights Lens: Neighborhood Strengths
There is a reason the youth saved the neighborhood strengths gallery for last: the [...]
Running Rebels community basketball program
March 18, 2015 by Running Rebels — The Running Rebels Community Organization and the [...]
Spotlight: UCLA Basketball’s Kevon Looney
January 28, 2015 by UCLA Men’s Basketball — This week’s UCLA “Spotlight” features freshman [...]
Rising Star UCLA Forward Kevon Looney
January 23, 2015 by CBS Baltimore — Kevon Looney came to UCLA as one [...]
UCLA’s Kevon Looney Named to Wayman Tisdale Award Midseason List
January 23, 2015 by UCLABruins.com — UCLA forward Kevon Looney has been selected as [...]
Kevon Looney Player of the Week
January 15, 2015 by NBC Sports — UCLA’s season was over. They had lost [...]
Looney shows why he is a top NBA draft pick!
January 9, 2015 by SBNATION — UCLA needed a win in the worst way [...]
Kevon Looney shows his skills against Stanford
January 8, 2015 by SBNATION — It’s been a rough year for UCLA, but [...]
Beyond the Game!
November 29, 2014 by FOX6 — There they were on the day after Thanksgiving [...]
Kevon Looney’s uncanny instinct!
November 24, 2014 by latimes.com — Had his brother been a better shooter, Kevon [...]
UCLA Freshman quickly grabs hold!
November 18, 2014 by latimes.com — His basketball teammates can’t explain it beyond simply [...]
Headlights illuminate Running Rebels Football Practice
October 24, 2014 by Milwaukeenns.org — When the sun goes down in Johnsons Park, [...]
UCLA Spotlight Welsh & Looney
October 17, 2014 by UCLABruins.com — UCLA’s latest “Spotlight” video highlights freshmen basketball players [...]
Milwaukee Police Department says younger kids are committing more crimes
September 23, 2014 by WUWM Radio — Milwaukee recently experienced a rash of armed [...]
Teens caught up in crime
September 15, 2014 by FOX6 — Milwaukee police make more arrests in the city’s [...]
Gatorade names player of the year!
March 21, 2014 by USATodayhss.com — He averaged 27.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 8.0 blocks, [...]
MLK celebration spotlights cultural connections
March 18, 2014 by Third Coast Diagest — The City of Milwaukee’s Dr. Martin [...]
Loon Squad headed to UCLA
March 3, 2014 by Slamonline.com — He was barely into middle school at the [...]
Athlete of the week nominees
February 23, 2014 by Wissports.net — Below are the Sport Ngin Athlete of the [...]
Players announced for McDonald’s All-American Game
January 29, 2014 by Running Rebels — The McDonald’s All-American Game announced its selections [...]
Milwaukee prep basketball star giving back to Milwaukee’s youth
December 4, 2013 by FOX6 — Kevon Looney is a Milwaukee Hamilton basketball star, [...]
Top-15 Recruit Kevon Looney Chooses UCLA
October 31, 2013 by Slam Online.com — After considering Wisconsin, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA, [...]
New campaign aims to keep teens away from gun violence
March 26, 2013 by FOX6 — The leading cause of death among young Milwaukee [...]
Rebels alumni Lou Chapman & UW-Whitewater NCAA III Champions
March 17, 2012 by Janesville Gazette — “We believe,” the Warhawk fans chanted here [...]
Running Rebels talks about MPS/Bayview Brawl
February 7, 2012 by WISN12 — For the fifth time in two weeks, police [...]
Branden Joseph – Giving Back
December 12, 2011 by FOX6 — The Running Rebels are making a difference with [...]
Heroes of the Week – Running Rebels Volunteers
May 26, 2011 by Shepherd Express — The Running Rebels Community Organization, founded in [...]
Decisive run puts Riverside one step away from State
March 12, 2011 by JS Online — When it counted most, Milwaukee Riverside made [...]
Odd bounces along the way
March 10, 2011 by JSOnline — Wauwatosa West is in. Wauwatosa East is out. [...]
Running Rebels Assists Youth
January 11, 2011 by Media Milwaukee — Devonte Hill was 6-years-old when an unknown [...]
Teaching fatherhood
October 8, 2010 by JSOnline — A significant number of the babies born to [...]
Celebrating 30 years of service to the Milwaukee Community
September 25, 2010 by Milwaukee Courier — The Running Rebels Community Organization achieved a [...]
Pipeline to Promise
August 19, 2010 by Community Journal — The Running Rebels has garnered national accolades [...]
“Safe Streets, Healthy Kids”: Youth at Running Rebels
June 25, 2010 by Radio Milwaukee — I stopped by Running Rebels during the [...]
Juneteenth now is a state holiday
June 19, 2010 by JSOnline — “Mother Love,” a vendor at Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day [...]
Time to come together
April 3, 2010 by JSOnline — Milwaukee Public Schools – an urban district in [...]
Organization says anti-violence program working in MPS
March 23, 2010 by JSOnline — Teams of young-adult mentors in eight Milwaukee high [...]
Youth show impressive skill at Black Knowledge Bowl
March 6, 2010 by Milwaukee Courier — Teams of high school and middle school [...]
Teachers make Special Needs Prom truly special
February 20, 2010 by JSOnline — Over the years, teachers have taken a beating. [...]
Holton Youth center might reopen
ebruary 3, 2010 by JSOnline — The Holton Youth Center, which shut down last [...]
Are these sensible fixes to youth crime?
December 16, 2009 by JSOnline — This summer I asked if a 13-year-old girl [...]
Gangs aren’t growing, but ‘thug’ mentality is
December 12, 2009 by JSOnline — Gang activity probably is not on the rise [...]
Honoring those who choose a better path
May 26, 2009 by JSOnline — The Milwaukee Violence Free Zone Initiative will honor [...]
Milwaukee Stories
April 28, 2009 by Milwaukee Stories — Milwaukee Film is proud to invite you [...]
Social activist heeds the call 24/7
March 3, 2009 by JSOnline — With the late afternoon sun streaming into his [...]
Milwaukeeans go to Washington
January 20, 2009 by JSOnline — They walked, they joked, they jumped up and [...]
A Reminder of King
January 20, 2009 by JSOnline — Cassandra Woods of Milwaukee was standing by the [...]
Bus journey from Milwaukee begin
January 19, 2009 by JSOnline — When you start a daylong bus ride on [...]
Keeping things safe
January 16, 2009 by JSOnline — A “snitch” is one of the worst names [...]
Wisconsin man, others will attend swear-in of first black President
January 16, 2009 by JSOnline — Felmers Chaney is 90 years old. Over the [...]
Program helps battle violence in Milwaukee schools
January 13, 2009 by JSOline — When Robert Roberson graduated from Bay View High [...]
New Fresh Coast Classic basketball tourney
September 10, 2007 by OnMilwaukee.com — The Badger Hockey Showdown left Milwaukee years ago [...]
Youth focus of Black History Month
February 22, 2007 by Workers World — The war on the Black Nation within [...]
Running Rebels to stay put
April 27, 2006 by Daily Reporter — For 25 years, Milwaukee’s Victor Barnett has [...]