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Harambee’s history and pride keep the community strong
Named after the Swahili word for "pulling together," Harambee has been a Milwaukee stronghold of African American culture and pride for decades. The area has faced challenges over the past half-century, including failing infrastructure, closed businesses and dilapidated homes. However, social and civic projects, community events and deep-rooted neighborhood pride have helped Harambee regain its footing to celebrate its history and heritage.
Harambee is a tight‑knit community just north of downtown Milwaukee with strong block clubs.
Harambee’s murals along King Drive and side streets celebrate local history and pride.
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Harambee’s past and present as an African American neighborhood
Many African Americans moved to the area after World War II and following the disruption of the nearby neighborhood known as Bronzeville with the construction of Interstate 43 through its center. Harambee was quickly seen as a refuge for African American families and remains predominantly Black to this day. Since the 1970s, local parks and streets have been renamed after influential African American public figures, and still-active block clubs organize cleanups and beautification projects. "I'd say it's an area that's on the upswing," says Bret Duer, a Realtor with The Real Estate Edge, LLC. "It's just waiting for some more money to come in and more people to fix houses." Festivals celebrating the area's culture fill the calendar, including Bronzeville Week and Juneteenth Day, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country, which has been happening since 1972.
Harambee neighbors sustain civic life through active block clubs and community events.
Harambee’s Juneteenth Day, held June 19, draws tens of thousands across Milwaukee.
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Who lives in the neighborhood, and who is buying houses
Harambee has a diverse age group, with young families, college students and multigenerational residents, and most people rent their homes. "It's more of an investor-friendly area for landlords," Duer says. "You'll get tenants from [University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee] and stuff like that." He explains that homes aren't as expensive as those in nearby Riverwest or Downer Woods, but units rent for a similar price. "Out-of-state investors are targeting that area right now… They feel there's plenty of room to grow on the property values," he says.
Harambee has many renters in duplexes and triplexes near transit and neighborhood schools.
In Harambee, bungalows, workers’ cottages, and Victorian homes are common across the grid.
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Home styles and prices in Harambee
Bungalows, workers' cottages and simple Victorian homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s make up the area's gridded streets. Some properties are well-maintained, others are in poor condition, and prices are well below the Milwaukee Metro area median and in nearby neighborhoods like Brewers Hill or Riverwest. "Harambe is basically a cheaper alternative to Riverwest," Duer says. "It's right in that neck of the woods, but the houses in Harambe sell for lower prices." Single-family homes sell for less than $100,000 to the high $300,000s, and multifamily properties, usually duplexes or triplexes, range from below $100,000 to the low $500,000s.
Bungalows and cottages line Harambee’s gridded streets from the early 1900s.
In Harambee, single‑family homes appear amid duplexes and triplexes across the grid.
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Projects and grants are bringing new life to the community
To fix up local houses, Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District #7 collects taxes for home repair grants. Riverworks Developments Corporation is another local non-profit organization that funds repairs, community beautification projects and safety improvements. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, called just King Drive by locals, saw some recent upgrades, with new planted trees, benches, trash cans and markers for prominent locations on the historic street.
An ongoing concern for Harambee has been its aging infrastructure, especially lead pipes in many homes. The Milwaukee Water Works' lead service line replacement programs are replacing the pipes. While progress is slow, the City of Milwaukee plans to replace all remaining lines by 2037.
Harambee sees new builds alongside grants from Neighborhood Improvement District #7.
The Martin Luther King Library anchors Harambee’s King Drive corridor with public resources.
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How to get around Harambee and the surrounding neighborhoods
Harambee is less than 2 miles from UWM, and less than 3 miles from downtown Milwaukee and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. There are some parking rules, like no overnight parking along some main roads and alternate-side parking from December through March. Still, the regulations are not as restrictive as in neighborhoods close to campus. Getting around without a car is possible thanks to improved infrastructure, including:
Regularly repaired and painted sidewalks and crosswalks.
Milwaukee County Transit System buses that stop along King Drive, Holton Street, Burleigh Street, Center Street and others.
Designated bike lanes on Holton Street and Center Street, with more shared lanes along intersecting roads.
From Harambee, MCTS buses reach downtown Milwaukee in under 20 minutes.
Harambee residents can spend the day exploring the attractions, restaurants, and cultural destinations throughout Downtown Milwaukee.
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Public and private schools are within walking distance for kids
Walkable schools make a big difference to families living in Harambee, since almost one-third of the area's residents are under 18. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, Oliver Wendell Holmes School and Rufus King International Middle School are all in the neighborhood, and North Division High School is just west of Interstate 43. Clara Mohammed School, Milwaukee's first Islamic school, and HOPE Christian High School are private options in Harambee.
North Division High School sits just west of I‑43 and serves many Harambee families.
Dr. Martin Luther King School is an excellent public school option in Harambee.
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Where neighbors gather for food, music and community in Harambee
Social spaces bring the community together over food, dancing and shared hobbies. Residents grab a meal from Rise & Grind Café or Sam's Place Jazz Café, two Black-owned businesses on King Drive. Green thumbs grow fruits and vegetables at All People's Garden, a community garden that went up in an empty lot. Music lovers check out the summer concert series at Clinton & Bernice Rose Park, which highlights musicians from various cultures and genres.
Sam’s Place Jazz Café serves breakfast favorites in Harambee’s historic King Drive corridor.
Rise & Grind Café on King Drive fuels Harambee mornings with coffee and breakfast.
Sam’s Place Jazz Café in Harambee pairs live jazz with soul‑food standards on King Drive.
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Crime and Safety
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Harambee
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
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Harambee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harambee, Milwaukee sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Harambee, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $203,000, up 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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