Nns Spotlight: How Antoine Carter Is Transforming Space in Milwaukee

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NNS Spotlight: How Antoine Carter is transforming space in Milwaukee.

Carter is the director of philanthropy for the Milwaukee Public Library.

Carter has transformed vacant lots in Milwaukee into community gardens, pocket parks and used art to address community issues like public safety, youth development and civic engagement.

PrincessSafiya Byers joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy.

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